Examples of coating in a Sentence
The fabric has a coating that prevents liquids from soaking through.
A light coating of snow had fallen.
There was a coating of ice on the pond.
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Chemical sunscreens cover the skin in a transparent coating, acting like a solar sponge.
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Guy German, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
These add a filmy coating that remains on fabric.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
The coating starts with sand and creates 60% less CO2 emissions during the curing phase than traditional coatings.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Guy German, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
These add a filmy coating that remains on fabric.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
The coating starts with sand and creates 60% less CO2 emissions during the curing phase than traditional coatings.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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coating
noun
coat·ing
ˈkōt-iŋ 
: coat entry 1 sense 3, covering
a coating of ice on the pond
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