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undercoat

un·der·coat [ úndər kt ]


noun  (plural un·der·coats)
Definition:
 
1. coat beneath final paint coat: a coat of paint or emulsion applied to a surface before a top coat is applied

2. paint to be covered: paint or emulsion designed to be used as an undercoat

3. zoology short hairs under animal's coat: a dense layer of short hairs, fur, or wool beneath the longer growth of an animal's outer coat

4. automotive 
Same as  undercoating




transitive verb  (past and past participle un·der·coat·ed, present participle un·der·coat·ing, 3rd person present singular un·der·coats)
Definition:
 
1. paint something with undercoat: to apply an undercoat to a surface

2. automotive apply protective coating to vehicle's underside: to apply a waterproof coating on the underside of a motor vehicle in order to prevent rust and corrosion

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