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gold leaf very thin gold sheet with a thickness usually between 0.076 and 0.127 micrometre, produced by rolling or hammering gold and used for gilding woodwork, etc. gold leaf [¦gōld ′lēf] (metallurgy) Gold beaten or rolled into extremely thin sheets or leaves (10-6inch or 25 nanometers thick); leaves are stored in books (a book consists of 25 leaves), the paper of which is rubbed with chalk to keep the leaves from sticking. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He lifted the gold leaf off an old illumination, fully satisfied that he left the rest unspoilt. In the ornamentation of the buildings there was considerable color and a great deal of what appeared to be gold leaf. |
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