coating — A thin layer of a substance applied to the surface of something for protection, decoration, or to change its properties.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A thin layer of a substance applied to the surface of something for protection, decoration, or to change its properties.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 코팅, 피막, 도료층
Korean pronunciation: 코-팅 (강세: 코)
Example Sentences
- My phone's screen coating is so good that even my tears of joy from passing TOEFL slide right off!
- The car's coating protects it from rust and scratches.
- The chef is coating the chicken with flour before frying.
coating
NOUN//ˈkoʊtɪŋ//
A thin layer of a substance applied to the surface of something for protection, decoration, or to change its properties.
A thin layer of a substance applied to the surface of something for protection, decoration, or to change its properties.
Floating in space, coating while noting!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'cote' meaning garment or outer dress, which developed into the concept of 'covering' something. Just as clothing covers the body, a coating covers a surface.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone's screen coating is so good that even my tears of joy from passing TOEFL slide right off!”
“The car's coating protects it from rust and scratches.”
“The chef is coating the chicken with flour before frying.”
“His glasses need a new anti-glare coating because he keeps walking into glass doors.”
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