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overcoat

overcoat

1 5.7
A final layer of paint or varnish that protects a surface
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/
translation icon : capa protectora
  • The industry standard overcoat thickness is in the 150-200 angstrom range.
  • disk overcoat
  • overcoat surface

Examples

  • To achieve reliable performance with films this thin, significant evolution in the properties of the texture, lubricant, and overcoat will be required.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Its primary function is very similar to that of the overcoat, which is to protect the disk from friction and wear 94.

    Academic text (1996)
  • One alternative is to put the texture in the overcoat rather than under the magnetic layer.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The thin-film disk overcoat has two primary functions.

    Academic text (1996)
  • A glass-substrate-based disk is commercially available which possesses such an overcoat.

    Academic text (1996)
  • For both these reasons, deposition processes for future overcoats will be pushed to become defect-free.

    Academic text (1996)
  • For this reason, all of the currently used thin-film disks employ a protective overcoat for the magnetic storage layer.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Changes in substrates, magnetic films, overcoats, and lubrication form the basis of the evolution.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Throughout the plant, wherever there were piping and valves, a tough polyurethane overcoat for UV protection was specified.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The artist used a clear overcoat on the canvas to enhance its shine and protect the colors beneath.

Synonyms

coating
vsovercoat
35 3.4

A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it

is narrower, meaning the final or extra protective finishing layer
coat of paint
vsovercoat
14 2.3

A single layer of paint that covers a surface

is the final or additional layer rather than any single ordinary layer
overlay
vsovercoat
11 4.8

A layer of material placed on something for protection or decoration

is the final added layer rather than a general extra layer
covering
vsovercoat
8 1.5

Placing something over another thing to protect or hide it

is specifically the final protective layer rather than a general outer layer
fresh coat of paint
vsovercoat
5 2.4

A new layer of paint that makes a surface look newer

is about the final or extra layer, not merely a recent touch
paintwork
vsovercoat
2 4.2

A layer of colour on the surface of something like a car or house

focuses on the final protective or finishing layer rather than the whole surface
topcoat
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A final layer of paint or finish that protects a surface

is the final or additional layer used for protection or finish
overpaint
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A coat of paint added over earlier paint

is specifically the final or additional protective finishing layer
overcoating
vsovercoat
6.3

A protective layer like paint put on top of a surface to keep it safe

is the final added layer for protection and appearance
finish coat
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
5.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete

is specifically the concluding protective or decorative layer
finishing coat
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
4.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete

is the final or extra layer rather than an earlier covering
overglazing
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
7.8

A shiny or decorative layer put on top of the first coat on baked pottery

is the final or extra protective layer beyond such decorative glazing
finishing
vsovercoat
  • Specialized
3.4

A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good

is about the last protective layer rather than general decoration
fresh coat of wax
vsovercoat
2.7

A new layer of wax put on a surface to make it shine

is about a final or added protective finishing layer rather than just shine

Antonyms

undercoat
  • Specialized
1 4.3

A first thin layer of paint applied to a surface before the final coat

Compounds

A heavy stylish long coat worn in cold weather

How Protective

topcoat
  • Specialized
1 3.9
overcoat
1 5.7
undercoat
  • Specialized
1 4.3
primer
  • Specialized
9 5.5

Surface Forms

overcoat singular
overcoats plural

Morphology

overcoat = coat (semi-transparent) = over + coat

While the components 'over' + 'coat' are clear, the specific meaning of an additional layer of paint or varnish is not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Overcoat comes from over ('on top') and coat ('a layer' or 'covering'). So an overcoat is the final layer of paint or varnish put on top to protect and finish something.