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Buffing composition

Scope note

Material used for buffing or polishing metal, originally of dolomitic lime with from 18 to 25% saponifiable grease as a bond. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300015168

Broader Terms used

polish (coating)

Created

13yrs ago

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