coating vs seal

seal vs coating

coating and seal both are nouns.

coating is not a verb while seal is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coating	Yes	No	No	No
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, seal is a hyponym of coating; that is, seal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coating:

coating: a thin layer covering something
seal: a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

Other hyponyms of coating include bitumastic, coat of paint, emulsion, photographic emulsion, enamel, facing, veneer, finish coat, finishing coat, gilding, gilt, lacquer, overcoat, overcoating, paint, pigment, patina, patina, patina, metal plating, plating, rendering, varnish, veneer, veneering, waterproofing.

coating (noun)	seal (noun)
the work of applying something	any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
a thin layer covering something	a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
a heavy fabric suitable for coats	fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)	fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
	a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
	an indication of approved or superior status
	a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
	the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

coating (verb)	seal (verb)
	decide irrevocably
	hunt seals
	close with or as if with a seal
	affix a seal to
	make tight; secure against leakage
	cover with varnish

Difference between coating and seal

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