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bronzing

British  
/ ˈbrɒnzɪŋ /

noun

  1. blue pigment producing a metallic lustre when ground into paint media at fairly high concentrations

  2. the application of a mixture of powdered metal or pigments of a metallic lustre, and a binding medium, such as gold size, to a surface

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A caption explained that this survivor "keeps her skin golden thanks to Self Tan Face Bronzing Gel Tint."

From Time • Sep. 16, 2011

Called the "Gold Bronzing Co.," it purported to be busy gilding keepsake baby shoes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bronzing on a palmy beach is never a bad call, either.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bronzing weather with clean conditions and a afternoon high tide brought some of the best waves of the day for the finals.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bronzing is the latest improvement in wax work, and if properly made cannot be detected from the most expensive, artistic bronze.

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