English Explanatory Dictionary

phosphating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The application of a protective coating of phosphate to the surface of metals (usually steels); various types exist; the coating is often black or gray.

Word forms

phosphating phosphatings

Etymology

From phosphate + -ing.

Synonyms

blackening
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