Synonyms for
Coatings
Definition
A thin layer of a substance that covers a surface for protection or decoration.
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Common collocations
- protective coatings
- surface coatings
- coatings industry
- coatings technology
- coatings applied
- coatings manufacturer
- coatings system
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Usage note
While 'coatings' can refer to clothing, it most commonly refers to a layer applied to a surface for protection or decoration. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- The cake was covered in a thick chocolate coating.
- The boat needed a new coating of paint.
- The scientist applied a coating of chemicals to the metal to prevent rusting.
- The candy had a sweet and sour coating.
- The furniture had a glossy coating of varnish.
Quotes
Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. - Leo Tolstoy
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci