noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of coating a surface with a thin layer of silver (or a similar metal), especially so as to form a mirror. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The silver used in this kind of coating. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of silver form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

bleachingfrostingwhiteningwhitewashing

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