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plated Definition

plated (plāt′id)

adjective

  1. covered or protected with plates, as of armor
  2. knitted of two kinds of yarn, one forming the face and the other the back
  3. overlaid or coated with a metal, esp. a precious one, by a plating process silver-plated

plated Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • through-holes: The four plated through-holes are used to mount the card to the main board.
  • through-hole: Normally a plated through-hole should be filled with solder during soldering.
  • connector: I'm not worried about the gold plated connectors on the $ 35 cable I bought.
  • ware: Profile: Founded in 1972, we now carry the biggest range of silver plated gift ware in the UK.
  • brass: This handsome replica is machined in chrome plated brass with copper, accented with die-cast metal detailed parts.
  • steel: Can be fitted with zinc plated steel handles at an extra cost.

Used with adjective complement

chrome: Includes tray and chrome plated, height adjustable grill which comes apart for easy cleaning.