coating

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noun

coat·​ing ˈkō-tiŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
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1
: cloth for coats
2
: coat, covering

coating

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present participle of coat entry 2

Examples of coating in a Sentence

Noun The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through. A light coating of snow had fallen. There was a coating of ice on the pond.
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For a polystyrene coating, which gives up at 19 kilovolts per millimeter, breakdown happens 50 micrometers out. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 As part of the probe, investigators took samples of an unidentified coating on the rails near the crash and submitted it for analysis. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 This layer helps prevent rust, creates a nonstick-like surface, and improves the coating of the skillet over time. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coating

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First Known Use

Noun

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coating was in 1768

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coating

noun
coat·​ing ˈkōt-iŋ How to pronounce coating (audio)
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond

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