The process of dipping or coating something, especially in diamond cutting where a stone is attached to a holder with adhesive; also giving drugs to someone.
Present participle of 'dop', from Dutch 'doppen' meaning to dip. Used as a technical term in the gem-cutting industry.
In diamond cutting, 'dopping' is a precise art—the way a stone is dipped and held can make the difference between a brilliant gem and a ruined crystal.
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