dipped

Dipped is the past participle of the verb dip. In general usage, something that is described as dipped has been briefly submerged in a liquid or coated by immersion. The term is used in diverse contexts to denote a surface treatment or finish achieved through immersion.

In culinary contexts, dipping is a technique in which foods are briefly submerged in a liquid such as melted chocolate, caramel, batter, or oil, then removed and allowed to set. Dipped items include chocolate-dipped strawberries, pretzels, cakes, and cookies. The coating adds flavor, texture, and visual appeal.

In manufacturing and materials science, dip coating describes immersing objects in a liquid coating to achieve a uniform film. After withdrawal, the coating is cured or dried. A well-known variant is hot-dip galvanizing, in which steel is submerged in molten zinc to form corrosion-resistant protection.

In agricultural and veterinary contexts, dipping refers to applying a liquid treatment by immersion. Historically, animals such as sheep were dipped to control parasites; today practices emphasize safety and environmental considerations and may use enclosed dips or alternative methods.

Dipped can also describe items that have received a glaze, paint, or other finish through immersion, and is used in various industries to indicate a completed coating or treatment.