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Coating

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  • 1. A coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, or substrate. The purpose of applying the coating may be decorative, functional, or both. (Wikipedia) 2. Any mixture of film-forming materials plus pigments, solvents, and other additives, which, when applied to a surface and cured or dried, yields a thin film that is functional and often decorative. (Britannica) 3. A layer of material spread over a surface. (Merriam-Webster dictionary)

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