Is it true that the electrical depositing of a superior metal on a base metal is called electroplating?

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The above statement is True.
Electroplating is the electrical deposition of a superior metal on a base metal. Electroplating is done to make any particular type of metal to make it corrosion-resistant and to give a uniform glossy appearance. A base metal or alloy can be defined as a metal which is easily affected by atmospheric humidity, carbon dioxide etc. Examples can be taken, zinc, brass and lead. On the other hand, a superior metal can be defined as a metal which is not affected by atmospheric humidity, carbon dioxide etc. Hence, a thin layer of superior metal will be coated on them for processing a base metal more resistant to corrosion.

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