phosphating en · NOUN
Etymology
From phosphate + -ing.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The application of a protective coating of phosphate to the surface of metals (usually steels); various types exist; the coating is often black or gray.
Near-synonym: blackening
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphatings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
bluing · plating · black oxide · galvanizing · browning · passivation · electroplating
Hypernyms
conversion coating · finish · substance · material · coating
Synonyms
Translations (1)
de Phosphatierung (application of a coating of phosphate)