Definitions for "Electroplate"
To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, chromium, or gold, by means of electrolysis.
The process of depositing gold, silver, chrome, nickel, etc., upon an object by placing the object in a special solution and then passing an electric current through the solution. The object forms one terminal, a special electrode the other. Direct current is used.
The term used to indicate the application of a metallic coating on a surface by means of electrolytic action.