gold leafnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌɡəʊld ˈliːf/us/ˌɡoʊld ˈliːf/gold in the form of very thin sheets, often used to cover objects, such as decorative details in a building
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Chemistry: metals & metalworking
- amalgam
- arc welding
- brass
- cast iron
- Duralumin
- ferromagnetic
- ferromagnetism
- gilt
- heavy metal
- magnetic
- magneto
- metallurgy
- metalwork
- pewter
- soldering iron
- spot-welding
- titanium
- tungsten
- weld
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Examples from literature
- They often used gold leaf in their art.
- This flat sheet of gold is called gold leaf.