What is another word for metal leaf?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛtə͡l lˈiːf] (IPA) 
Metal leaf is a term used to describe very thin sheets of metal, typically gold, silver, or copper. These sheets are used for decorative purposes and are often applied to art, furniture, and jewelry. There are several synonyms for the term metal leaf including gilding, metal foil, gold leaf, silver leaf, and copper leaf. Gilding refers to the process of applying metal leaf to a surface while metal foil, gold leaf, silver leaf, and copper leaf refer to the specific material being used. In addition to these synonyms, there are also alternative materials that can be used for decorative leafing such as imitation gold leaf and bronze leaf.
