Definitions

1. verb

to convert a base metal into a gold or silver amalgam, especially by adding mercury.

“The alchemist attempted to suberate the base metal to create a valuable alloy.”

2. verb

to treat or coat with a substance, especially a thin layer of gold or silver.

“The artist suberated the surface of the painting to create a reflective effect.”

3. noun

a substance resulting from the suberation of a base metal.

“The alchemist discovered a valuable suberate in the process of converting the metal.”