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Definition of Ormolu
1. Noun. Brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture.
Definition of Ormolu
1. n. A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of less zinc and more copper in its composition than ordinary brass contains. Its golden color is often heightened by means of lacquer of some sort, or by use of acids. Called also mosaic gold.
Definition of Ormolu
1. Noun. Golden or gilded brass or bronze used for decorative purposes. ¹
2. Adjective. Made from golden or gilded brass or bronze. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ormolu
1. an alloy used to imitate gold [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ormolu
1. A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of less zinc and more copper in its composition than ordinary brass contains. Its golden colour is often heightened by means of lacquer of some sort, or by use of acids. Called also mosaic gold. Ormolu varnish, a varnish applied to metals, as brass, to give the appearance of gold. Origin: F. Or moulu; or gold (L. Aurum) + moulu, p. P. Of moudre to grind, to mill, L. Molere. See Aureate, and Mill. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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