plate out
"Plate out" is commonly used in chemistry and industrial processes to describe the deposition of materials onto surfaces.
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Definition
C1Chemistry
(technical, academic)To deposit a substance from a solution onto a solid surface, often through a chemical reaction.
Example
- The ions in the solution began to plate out onto the metal rod.
C1Industrial Processes
(technical)To form a thin layer of material on equipment surfaces, often unintentionally, due to various factors like contamination or temperature.
Example
- The plating bath caused some materials to plate out on the tank walls.
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