"goldbeating" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: gold + beating Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gold|beating}} gold + beating Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} goldbeating (uncountable)
  1. The manufacture of gold leaf by hammering gold. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Gold Related terms: goldbeater

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