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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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| In the movie The King and I, for instance, there was "The Small House of Uncle Thomas," a folk ballet as precise as classical Thai sculpture, wood-cut and gold-leafed. The artifacts lack the dazzle of Tut's gold-leafed treasures; jade was the most precious commodity in Central America and Southern Mexico 2,000 years ago. Built in 1928-29, the building boasts an ornate, impressive lobby with a gold-leafed ceiling, mosaic detail and original Art Deco chandeliers. |
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