Meaning Of The Word Niello

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What's The Definition Of Niello?

niello in American English
any of a number of alloys of sulfur with silver, lead, copper, etc., characterized by a deep-black color and used to decorate metallic objects by means of inlay
to decorate with niello
noun: a black metallic substance, consisting of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, with which an incised design or ground is filled to produce an ornamental effect on metal
transitive verb: to decorate by means of niello; treat with niello or by the niello process

niello in British English
noun: a black compound of sulphur and silver, lead, or copper used to incise a design on a metal surface
verb: to decorate or treat with niello

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