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.
A scratch-resistant functional coating is used on the housing of this smartphone.
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.