aureation
/ˌɒrɪˈeɪʃən/ or /ˌɔːˈreɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
The act of covering or decorating something with gold or gold leaf.
“The artist’s aureation of the statue was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.”
2. noun
The state of being covered in gold or gold leaf.
“The aureation of the temple’s exterior added to its grandeur and majesty.”