revestida

Revestida is the feminine form of the participle of the verb revestir, used in both Spanish and Portuguese to describe something that has been covered, clothed, or coated. As an adjective, it denotes a surface or object that carries a coating or outer layer. As a noun, it can refer to the coating itself or to the layer that covers another material.

In architecture and construction, revestida describes surfaces finished with a coating such as plaster, tiles, wood paneling, metal cladding, or other decorative or protective layers. The term emphasizes the relationship between the base material and the applied layer, often highlighting both aesthetics and protection. Revestida finishes are common on walls, facades, floors, and interiors, and the choice of material depends on climate, moisture resistance, durability, and design intent.

In industry and engineering, revestida may refer to protective or functional coatings applied to components, pipes, cables, or containers. These coatings can provide corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, electrical insulation, reduced friction, or chemical resistance, extending the service life of the underlying part.

In biology and medicine, revestida can describe tissues or linings that coat an organ or cavity, such as a mucosal lining or other epithelial surfaces.

Etymology: from revestir (to cover, coat) with the prefix re- and the Latin vestire (to dress). Related terms include revestimiento and recubrimiento, used in various Iberian languages to denote coatings or coverings. See also cladding and coating.

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