electroplate(n = noun.artifact) - any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis;
is a kind of artefact, artifact
Derived form verb electroplate₁

   electroplate(v = verb.contact) - coat with metal by electrolysis; "electroplate the watch"
is one way to plate
Derived forms noun electroplate₁, noun electroplater₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

   To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, chromium, or gold, by means of electrolysis. [1913 Webster]

electroplate, v. & n.
--v.tr. coat (a utensil etc.) by electrolytic deposition with chromium, silver, etc.
--n. electroplated articles.

Derivative:
electroplater n.