mosaic gold

mosaic gold

noun
1.
Chemistry. stannic sulfide.
2.
ormolu (def. 1).

Origin:
1720–30; so called because used in mosaic work
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Mosaic gold is always a great word to know.
So is titanic. Does it mean:
of or containing titanium, especially in the tetravalent state or three valence state
like or containing an alkali, which neutralize acids to form salts and turn red litmus paper blue, or having a pH value greater than 7
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mosaic gold (məˈzeɪɪk)
 
n
stannic sulphide, esp when suspended in lacquer for use in gilding surfaces

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