noun
functional coating; functional paint
Technical term for coatings or paints that provide specific functions beyond decoration or protection, such as conductivity, self-cleaning, or anti-corrosion properties.
このスマートフォンの筐体には、傷がつきにくい機能塗料が使われている。
A scratch-resistant functional coating is used on the housing of this smartphone.
機能塗料の市場は、環境規制の強化に伴い拡大している。
The market for functional coatings is expanding with the tightening of environmental regulations.
塗料 is a general term for paint or coating, while 機能塗料 specifically refers to coatings with added functional properties.
Compound of 機能 (function) and 塗料 (paint/coating). A modern technical term with no complex historical derivation.