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Meaning of fire gilding | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A process by which an amalgam of gold is applied to metallic surfaces, the mercury being subsequently volatilized, leaving a film of gold or an amalgam containing from 13 to 16% of mercury.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

fire gilt fire grate fire grenade fire grouse fire guard fire hall

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