Coating

/kˈə‍ʊtɪŋ/

/ˈkoʊtɪŋ/

[noun]

Coating

[NOUN]

a thin layer covering something

synonyms : coat

the work of applying something

synonyms : application

covering

a heavy fabric suitable for coats

a layer of material, such as paint, varnish, or powder, that is applied to a surface to provide protection, decoration, or other functional properties

synonyms : finish

finishing

Examples

1. Some candies have a glossy coating made with edible gum.

2. I mixed gluten-free flour with a variety of spices to create a flavorful coating for my crispy gluten-free fried chicken.

3. He used corn oil to fry the chicken, resulting in a crispy and golden coating.

4. It's always a joy to dust a warm pie with a light coating of icing sugar.