gilding (technique)

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Scope note
Process involving the surface application of gold or another metal in the form of leaf, powder applied directly to the surface, powder mixed with a binder, electroplating, or other forms to approximate the effect of solid or inlaid metal.
gilding
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026