I. -ˌplāt noun
Etymology: electr- + plate, n.
: something electroplated ; specifically : electrotype I 1
II. transitive verb
1. : to plate with an adherent continuous coating by electrodeposition ; especially : to plate (a metal or metal-coated or graphite-coated nonmetal serving as cathode during the electrolysis) with a metal
electroplate a wax recording disc
— compare electroform
2. : electrotype