Definition of coating Coating

/kowˈtɪŋ/ - [kowting] - coat•ing

We found 12 definitions of coating from 5 different sources.

What does coating mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: coatings
coating - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
		coat
		covering the act of protecting something by covering it
		bitumastic a protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering
		coat of paint a layer of paint covering something else
		photographic emulsion, emulsion a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
		enamel any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
		veneer, facing coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
		finish coat, finishing coat the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings; "we can't paint until they put on the finishing coat"
		gilding, gilt a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
		lacquer a hard glossy coating
		overcoating, overcoat an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
		paint, pigment a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating; "artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably"
		patina a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
		metal plating, plating the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
		rendering giving in acknowledgment of obligation
		seal any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
		varnish a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
		veneer, veneering coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
coating - a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
		finish, finishing
		decorativeness an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
		glaze a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
coating - a heavy fabric suitable for coats
		cloth, textile, fabric, material artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
coating - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
		application, covering
		manual labor, manual labour labor done with the hands
		anointing, anointment the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
		fumigation the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
		foliation the work of coating glass with metal foil
		galvanisation, galvanization either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting
		lubrication an application of a lubricant to something
		pavage, paving a tax toward paving streets
		painting the occupation of a house painter; "house painting was the only craft he knew"
		spraying the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
		tin-plating, tinning the application of a protective layer of tin
		tinning the application of a protective layer of tin
		paperhanging, papering the application of wallpaper
		daubing, plastering the application of plaster
		plating the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
		scumble the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture
		tiling the application of tiles to cover a surface
		waxing the application of wax to a surface

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Wiktionary

coating (Noun)
A thin outer layer.
coating (Noun)
Cloth for making coats.
coating (Verb)
Present participle of coat.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

coating (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Coat
coating (n.)
A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.
coating (n.)
Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

coating
A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, adhesives, thinners, diluents, and inks.