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प्रश्न
The process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called ______.
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उत्तर
The process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called electroplating.
Explanation:
It is one of the most common applications of the chemical effects of electric current. Electroplating is a very useful process. It is widely used in the industry to coat metal objects with a thin layer of a different metal.
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