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Definition of replate

replate

/riːˈpleɪt/
re · plate
Adjective:replated
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Past Simple:replated
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Past Participle:replated
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Present Participle:replating
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replate Lexical Profile

replate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To coat or cover (a metal object) with a fresh thin layer of metal, such as silver, gold, or chrome.

Example

"The jeweler offered to replate the antique silver teapot to restore its original luster."

2

To transfer and arrange (food) onto a clean dish or plate again, typically for improved culinary presentation.

Example

"The head chef asked the line cook to replate the entree because sauce had dripped onto the rim."

3

To transfer (a culture of cells or microorganisms) onto a fresh culture plate or medium (in biology and microbiology).

Example

"After forty-eight hours of incubation, the technician had to replate the bacterial colonies onto new agar dishes."

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• Rhymes for replate

• Nearby Words

replan
replant
replaster
replate
replay
replenish
replenishment

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Replate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/replate
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