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protective coating

[/prəˈtɛktɪv ˈkoʊtɪŋ/]
nounpl: protective coatings
revestimento protetor
1. A layer of material applied to a surface to protect it from damage, corrosion, weathering, or other harmful effects
The protective coating on the metal prevents rust formation.
O revestimento protetor no metal previne a formação de ferrugem.
2. A substance used in industrial applications to shield surfaces from environmental degradation
Apply a protective coating to the wooden deck before winter.
Aplique um revestimento protetor no convés de madeira antes do inverno.
Synonyms
protective layerprotective finishsealantvarnishpaintlacquer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revestimento protetor
most commonly used term
Brazil
camada protetora
alternative expression
Portugal
revestimento de proteção
formal variant used in Portugal
Technical/Industrial
filme protetor
used in specialized contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

add a protective coating
apply a protective coating
protective coating against corrosion
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