undercoat
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- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌkoʊt/
- Specialized
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imprimación
- And many of the companies like Spastics etcetera actually also sell a incredible black undercoat for their Chrome paints.
Examples
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The lead white undercoat reflects the light back through his glazes, giving the picture more depth and in essence, lighting Mona Lisa from within.
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But with the undercoat of the of that other green, this one, this one came out really nice.
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If you like, like we're painting a house, the undercoat is on.
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And this is going to provide the undercoat on top of which the gold leaf is going to be applied.
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It's just an undercoat.
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When painting a wall, it is essential to start with an undercoat for better adhesion of the final color.
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Apply a high-quality undercoat before adding the finishing coat to ensure a smooth and durable surface.
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Using an undercoat helps the top layer of paint last longer and improves its overall appearance.
Synonyms
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6.7
A prepared surface for painting that makes the picture stand out
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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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A first coat you put on a surface to help paint stick
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A thin first layer of paint on a canvas or panel that forms a base for later layers
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5.2
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
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 material placed under something else to protect or support it
Antonyms
How Thin
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undercoat comes from under ('below') and coat ('a layer or covering', like a coat of paint). So an undercoat is the first layer of paint put below the final coat to help the top color look even and last longer.