mist coat
- noun
- /mɪst koʊt/
- UK
:
capa de neblina
- Before painting the walls, apply a mist coat to help the final color stick better.
Examples
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The decorator recommended a mist coat on the new plaster to prevent peeling.
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A proper mist coat ensures that the top layers of paint adhere smoothly.
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The artist applied a mist coat before the final layer.
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A mist coat is essential for a smooth finish.
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Before applying the final layer of paint, ensure you have a good mist coat on the surface.
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Using a mist coat on bare wood helps the paint adhere better and prevents peeling.
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To achieve a flawless finish, always start with a mist coat on freshly plastered walls.
Synonyms
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2.5
A thin layer of material spread over a surface
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3.4
A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it
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2.3
A single layer of paint that covers a surface
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6.7
A thin layer of paint or color spread lightly on a surface
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5.5
A first coat you put on a surface to help paint stick
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2.4
A new layer of paint that makes a surface look newer
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5.2
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
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4.3
A first thin layer of paint applied to a surface before the final coat
A first layer of paint that prepares a surface for later coats
A first thin layer of paint you apply before the final layers
A thin see-through layer of water-based paint that gives a surface a soft blended color
How Thin
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to apply a thin, diluted layer of paint' is directly derivable from combining 'mist' (a fine spray or light fog) with 'coat' (a layer); the phrase literally denotes a mist-like layer. This modifier+noun composition is a regular, compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Mist coat comes from the image of a very light spray of paint, with mist meaning a fine spray and coat meaning a thin layer. Painters often mix paint with water and apply this light first layer so the top color will stick better, so the phrase means 'a thin, diluted layer of paint'.