Definition of "electroplate" [e•lec•tro•plate]

• To coat or cover with a thin layer of metal by electrodeposition. (verb-transitive)

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• "He is also an inventor, recently redesigning the electrolysis equipment so he can electroplate clusters of jewelry instead of just one piece at a time."
• "She was an African-American woman in a jet-black uniform and pinned to her heavy breast had been a badge of gold electroplate."
• "She was an African-American woman in a jet-black uniform and pinned to her heavy breast had been badge of gold electroplate."