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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
Gilding — is the art of applying a thin layer of gold, simulated gold, or other metal to a surface. Products employed may be real gold leaf ranging in karats from 9 up to 24; imitation leaf composition gold, Dutch metal leaf, aluminum leaf, copper leaf;… … Wikipedia
Gilding — Gild ing (g[i^]ld [i^]ng), n. 1. The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold. [1913 Webster] 2. Gold in leaf, powder, or liquid, for application to any… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gilding metal — Gilding Gild ing (g[i^]ld [i^]ng), n. 1. The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold. [1913 Webster] 2. Gold in leaf, powder, or liquid, for application to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gilding — [gil′diŋ] n. 1. a) the art or process of applying gold leaf or a substance like gold to a surface b) the substance so applied 2. an outward appearance covering unpleasant facts, reality, etc … English World dictionary
gilding — /gil ding/, n. 1. the application of gilt. 2. the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded. 3. the golden surface produced by the application of gilt. 4. something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring… … Universalium
leaf — Metal beaten into extremely thin sheets used especially for gilding. Leaf is traditionally made of gold or silver, but may be made of other metals, including aluminum, copper, and other less expensive ones which look like gold and silver. In a … Glossary of Art Terms
gilding — /ˈgɪldɪŋ/ (say gilding) noun 1. the application of gilt. 2. the gold leaf or other material with which anything is gilded. 3. the golden surface produced. 4. any deceptive coating or aspect used to give a fine appearance. {gild1 + ing1} …
gilding — noun a) The art of applying gold leaf to a surface b) Gold leaf … Wiktionary
gilding — gild·ing || gɪldɪŋ n. thin layer of gold; act of covering with gold leaf gɪld v. cover with a thin layer of gold; make golden; decorate, embellish, give the appearance of beauty to (especially in order to deceive) … English contemporary dictionary
honey gilding — gilding of ceramics with a mixture of gold leaf and honey, later fired to fix the gold. * * * … Universalium
honey gilding — gilding of ceramics with a mixture of gold leaf and honey, later fired to fix the gold … Useful english dictionary