Definition of the word plating

"Plating" originates from the noun "plate," which has roots in Old French and Latin. "Plate" referred to a flat, thin piece of metal, often used for eating or as a decorative element. Over time, "plating" evolved to describe the process of applying a thin layer of metal to an object, like a decorative coating or a protective layer. This is likely because the technique involved using thin sheets of metal, similar to a plate. Today, "plating" is primarily used in the context of applying a metallic coating, but also applies to the presentation of food on a plate, reflecting its connection to the original meaning of a flat surface.