overcoat
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/
- The industry standard overcoat thickness is in the 150-200 angstrom range.
- disk overcoat
- overcoat surface
Examples
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To achieve reliable performance with films this thin, significant evolution in the properties of the texture, lubricant, and overcoat will be required.
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Its primary function is very similar to that of the overcoat, which is to protect the disk from friction and wear 94.
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One alternative is to put the texture in the overcoat rather than under the magnetic layer.
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The thin-film disk overcoat has two primary functions.
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A glass-substrate-based disk is commercially available which possesses such an overcoat.
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For both these reasons, deposition processes for future overcoats will be pushed to become defect-free.
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For this reason, all of the currently used thin-film disks employ a protective overcoat for the magnetic storage layer.
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Changes in substrates, magnetic films, overcoats, and lubrication form the basis of the evolution.
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Throughout the plant, wherever there were piping and valves, a tough polyurethane overcoat for UV protection was specified.
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The artist used a clear overcoat on the canvas to enhance its shine and protect the colors beneath.
Synonyms
A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it
A single layer of paint that covers a surface
A layer of material placed on something for protection or decoration
Placing something over another thing to protect or hide it
A new layer of paint that makes a surface look newer
A layer of colour on the surface of something like a car or house
A final layer of paint or finish that protects a surface
A coat of paint added over earlier paint
A protective layer like paint put on top of a surface to keep it safe
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete
A shiny or decorative layer put on top of the first coat on baked pottery
A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good
A new layer of wax put on a surface to make it shine
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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.