leafing

English translation: to effect microscopic leaf patterns

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English term or phrase:	to leaf
Selected answer:	to effect microscopic leaf patterns
Entered by:	ErichEko ⟹⭐

15:32 Nov 11, 2020

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng

English term or phrase: leafing

What does leafing mean in the context below?

The other patent, No. 2,144,953, relates to an improved method of preparing a leafing aluminum paste pigment.

I think it has something to do with metallic appearance, but I am not sure what "to leaf" means here. Make leaf patterns or what?

ErichEko ⟹⭐ KudoZ activity Questions: 100 (none open) (9 closed without grading) Answers: 4832 Indonesia
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Because it looks like little leaves under a microscope

Explanation:
Apologies about missing the question in my first answer, I have found a page that explains leafing and why it is called that.

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Bridgette Mitchell
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:57

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Thank you Bridgette.
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A finish or covering applied to a surface

Bridgette Mitchell

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Because it looks like little leaves under a microscope

Bridgette Mitchell

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Leafing

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Leafing

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A finish or covering applied to a surface

Explanation:
Aluminium leafing can be applied to various materials to create a smooth or glossy surface. It can be used as a coating, often in plastics and printing industries. For example, it could be used on a child's toy to give a nice appearance and feel to the object.

Bridgette Mitchell
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:57
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

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peer agreement (net): +1

Because it looks like little leaves under a microscope

Explanation:
Apologies about missing the question in my first answer, I have found a page that explains leafing and why it is called that.

https://www.eckart.net/press-events/eckart-blog/aluminum-pigments.html

Bridgette Mitchell
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:57
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thank you Bridgette.

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Reference: Leafing

Reference information:
Leafing pigments - ECKART Effect Pigments
www.eckart.net › industrial-coatings › chrome-effects
Leafing pigments exhibit a distinct tendency to float to the surface of the coating and to align parallel to the surface of the coating film. Thus, they guarantee ...

Bashiqa
France
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English

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Bashiqa
France
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