Used attributively to modify nouns referring to materials, layers, thickness, etc.
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Relating to or used for applying or forming a protective or decorative layer. We tested several coating materials for durability.
coatinggerund / present participle Present participial adjective derived from the verb 'coat', describing something that is currently coating or capable of coating.
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Applying a coating; that coats. A coating agent can be sprayed directly onto the surface.