A process of coating the surfaces of a metal object with a layer of a different metal through electrochemical means, usually to exploit different properties of the materials.
“After years of research, the scientist developed a groundbreaking technique for electroplating, allowing for the precise application of a thin layer of metal on various objects, enhancing their appearance with gilding and luster.”
electroplater
Someone who uses electroplating techniques to apply a thin layer of metal on the surface of another metal.