Sentence examples for a light coating from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a light coating" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a thin layer of a substance applied to a surface, often in contexts like cooking, painting, or manufacturing.
Example: "For the best flavor, apply a light coating of olive oil to the vegetables before roasting them."
Alternatives: "a thin layer" or "a gentle application".

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5. Sift a light coating of flour onto a work surface.

Put a light coating of petroleum jelly on the aluminum part of the bulb.

There is a light coating of wintry mix down around Richmond.

A light coating of tinted foundation smoothed out his cheeks and forehead.

Aside from a light coating of fancy video effects, Hallyday keeps things simple.

The subway was shut and driving was banned for what turned out to be just a light coating of snow.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then grease the foil with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray.

The flaky crust is filled with a light coating of goat cheese studded with walnuts and topped with sun-dried tomatoes.

A light coating of herbed crumbs locked in the succulence of two huge meaty chops (one would have been enough) from the rack.

He noticed the car's fuel cap was damaged and there was a light coating of dust around the entrance to the fuel tank.

The so-called oyster omelette is more like oyster fritters, with lots of the small, plump bivalves in a light coating.

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