aluminum leaf

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Scope note
A thin leaf used in gilding for a silvery effect. Because of its relatively dull, leaden appearance, aluminum leaf is an inferior substitute for silver leaf and palladium leaf. It is mainly used in the commercial arts.
aluminum leaf
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025