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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
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..
Near-synonym: blackening
Use phosphating when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Phosphating means 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..
Common synonyms include blackening.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonym: blackening
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