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The character "镀" in its simplified form and its traditional counterpart "鍍" are structured with a semantic component indicating metal, represented by "钅" or "金" respectively, combined with the phonetic component "度" that cues its pronunciation. This formation etymologically links the character to processes involving metal coatings, as the radical directly denotes the material used. Initially, the character specifically described the application of thin layers of precious metals like gold or silver onto surfaces. Over centuries, its semantic scope expanded to encompass various metallic plating methods, including contemporary electrochemical and industrial techniques, while consistently centering on the concept of surface metallization.
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这项技术给金属镀上了保护层。
她的首饰是镀金的。
工人们正在给零件镀铬。
电镀工艺可以有效防止锈蚀。
这些水龙头表面镀了一层镍。
新买的眼镜框是镀钛的，非常轻。
那个奖杯只是表面镀了层银，里面是铜的。
历史的尘埃给那段往事镀上了一层朦胧而神秘的色彩。