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coating

noun coat·ing \ˈkō-tiŋ\

: a thin layer or covering of something

Full Definition of COATING

1
:  cloth for coats
2
:  coat, covering
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First Known Use of COATING

1768

Rhymes with COATING

floating
COATING Defined for Kids

coating

noun coat·ing \ˈkō-tiŋ\

Definition of COATING for Kids

:  1coat 3, covering <The stairs have a coating of ice.>

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. coating
  2. coat
  3. age coating
  4. anodic coating
  5. brush coating
  6. cast coating
  7. protective coating
  8. antireflection film
  9. roller-coat
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