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This week's topic is: Gold Leaf
-A gilt trip to Kanazawa
Word definitions
gilt (adj.): covered in gold (also: gilded, from the verb gild)
prized (adj.): considered valuable
a fraction of (n.): a small amount compared to the original (e.g. a quarter of it)
alloy (n.): a material made by blending different types of metal
as is (adv.): without changing or adding anything to it
solid (adj.): not liquid or gas
a.k.a.: also known as (another name/title for someone/something)
take apart (v.): disconnect the pieces/parts of something
reassemble (v.): put the pieces (that had been taken apart) back together utensils (n.): tools used in food/drink preparation
tomb (n.): a large grave that people can walk into
pliability (n.): the quality of being flexible or easily bent
labour-intensive (adj.): requiring a lot of work
intangible (adj.): cannot be touched
