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4 +1 | A finish or covering applied to a surface |
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4 +1 | Because it looks like little leaves under a microscope |
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Leafing |
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Leafing |
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A finish or covering applied to a surface Explanation: Aluminium leafing can be applied to various materials to create a smooth or glossy surface. It can be used as a coating, often in plastics and printing industries. For example, it could be used on a child's toy to give a nice appearance and feel to the object. |
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Reference: Leafing Reference information: Leafing pigments - ECKART Effect Pigments www.eckart.net › industrial-coatings › chrome-effects Leafing pigments exhibit a distinct tendency to float to the surface of the coating and to align parallel to the surface of the coating film. Thus, they guarantee ... |
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