Synonyms for phosphating
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The application of a protective coating of phosphate to the surface of metals (usually steels); various types exist; the coating is often black or gray.
Forms
- Plural
- phosphatings → blackenings…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phosphating | falling | |
| blackening | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- blackening3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (blackening3 = 3 syllables).