toreutics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
to·reu·tics
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Definition of toreutics
: the art or process of working in metal especially by embossing or chasing
Other Words from toreutics
toreutic
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tə-ˈrü-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Toreutics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toreutics. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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