gilding

noun — 3 senses

gilding

noun

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

1

The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.

2

Gold leaf.

3

A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc.

Derived terms
amalgam gilding, electrogilding, fire-gilding, fire gilding, gilding metal, mercury gilding, wash-gilding, water gilding

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