| v. t. | 1. | (Mech.) To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, chromium, or gold, by means of electrolysis. [ |
| Noun | 1. | electroplate - any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis |
| Verb | 1. | electroplate - coat with metal by electrolysis; "electroplate the watch" |