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unplated

unplated

6.7
Objects without a thin metal coating to protect them
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpleɪtɪd/
translation icon : sin recubrimiento
  • It is important to avoid using unplated wires in outdoor electrical installations.

Examples

  • The antique spoon was unplated, showing its original metal surface.

  • She prefers unplated cookware for health reasons.

  • The unplated parts of the machine rusted quickly after being exposed to moisture.

  • The unplated metal parts rusted quickly.

  • The unplated surface of the cookware requires special care to prevent rusting.

  • Unplated metal parts can corrode quickly if exposed to moisture.

  • She preferred the unplated version of the jewelry for its raw, natural look.

Synonyms

bare
vsunplated
217 2.2

Not covered or protected, showing the plain surface

focuses on missing metal plating rather than general exposure
uncoated
vsunplated
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Without a thin layer of another material on it

is specific to missing metal or protective plating

Antonyms

plated
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Covered with metal plates for strength and protection

How Plated

plated
  • Specialized
1 4.1
unplated
6.7

Surface Forms

unplated positive

Morphology

unplated = plated (transparent) = un + plate + ed

A straightforward negation of 'plated' meaning 'covered with a metal layer'; learners can infer 'unplated' as 'not plated'.

Etymology

The word unplated comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and plate meaning a thin metal layer, as in gold-plated. So unplated means 'not' covered with metal, which is why such parts may rust or show the original metal.