BRONZING


Meaning of BRONZING in English

noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of bronze (I)

1.

a. : the process of imparting a metallic luster (as to a plaster cast) especially by coating with a powdered metal

b. : a finely ground metal used in bronzing

2.

a. : a bronze coloring or discoloration (as of the skin)

b. : a reddish brown discoloration of plant leaves caused by excessive exposure to sun, deficiency of certain nutrients, or the attack of mites or nematodes

c. : plumming

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