base coat

A form of basecoat — The undermost coat of paint, etc., over which subsequent layers can be applied. In general usage this does not include any primer.

Meanings

nounbase coat (plural base coats)

plural base coats

  1. alternativeAlternative form of basecoat.
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APA

base coat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base%20coat

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Chicago

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