noun. a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, especially a metallic compound, as an oxide or hydroxide, that combines with the organic dye and forms an insoluble colored compound or lake in the fiber. an adhesive substance for binding gold or silver leaf to a surface. More @Wikipedia
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