undercoating

noun

Meaning

A preliminary layer of paint or primer applied to a surface to prepare it for a final coat.

Examples

The metal fence required a rust-resistant undercoat before it could be painted.
If you skip the undercoat, the final color will likely peel off within a few months.

Synonyms: primer, base coat, underlayer, ground

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undercoating

noun

Pronunciation: ˈʌndərkoʊt

Definition

A preliminary layer of paint or primer applied to a surface to prepare it for a final coat.

Examples

The metal fence required a rust-resistant undercoat before it could be painted.
If you skip the undercoat, the final color will likely peel off within a few months.
She sanded the surface smooth and then applied a thin undercoat to cover the dark wood grain.

Synonyms of undercoating

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