present participle of plate out

(chemistry) That which has plated out; dissolved metal deposited onto a solid surface.

(intransitive, chemistry, of an aqueous ion) To be neutralized and deposited onto a solid surface. / (transitive, chemistry) To cause to plate out.

(physics) a sheet of birefringent material whose thickness is such that the light associated with the larger refractive index is retarded in phase by 90° with respect of that associated with the smaller refractive index; used to convert linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility.

(physics) An optical device that uses diffraction through alternate transparent and opaque rings to function as a lens

Alternative spelling of blue-plate special

(chiefly US, dated) A popular meal offered at a reduced price, usually in inexpensive eateries and often on a plate divided into compartments for different food items.

plural of Fresnel zone plate

A license plate whose identifier is chosen by the registering owner, typically to spell out an abbreviated word or phrase.