Definition

A device used to apply a layer of liquid or other material onto a surface.

Example

The factory installed a new coater to improve the quality of their products.

Conversation

Have you seen the new coater they installed in the workshop?

Yeah, I heard it's supposed to make the process a lot faster.

I can’t wait to try it out; the old one was so slow.

For sure! It should really improve our efficiency.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coater → It is formed from "coat" (from Old French *cote*, meaning a covering or garment) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A coater is a person or thing that applies a covering or coat to something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who applies a 'covering' ('coat') to something — that's what a coater does.

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