1. gold plated - Adjective
2. gold plated - Verb
gold plated (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of gold-plated
gold plated
simple past and past participle of gold plate
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
(of projects, systems, etc.) Incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.
(of laws, regulations, etc.) Embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible.
gold-plated
simple past and past participle of gold-plate
gold-plated
Because JWST will face a temperature of 33 K, the mirror is made of gold-plated beryllium, capable of handling extreme cold better than glass. Source: Internet
Following the war, the Academy invited recipients to redeem the plaster figures for gold-plated metal ones. citation The only addition to the Oscar since it was created is a minor streamlining of the base. Source: Internet
In 1220, Becket's bones were moved to a new gold-plated and bejewelled shrine behind the high altar in the Trinity Chapel. citation The shrine was supported by three pairs of pillars, placed on a raised platform with three steps. Source: Internet
Detrimental to properties of tin-based solders to gold-plated layers. Source: Internet
‘Cholitas will use contact lenses, dye their hair, and wear makeup, and this is important for us socially’, says Rosario, smiling at me with gold-plated teeth. Source: Internet
In April 2017, of London reported that White House staffers had the full Cinderella treatment for his planned state visit: a gold-plated carriage ride to meet the queen at Buckingham Palace. Source: Internet