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The character "鋈" is structured with the semantic component "金" on the left, denoting metal, and the phonetic component "沃" on the right. Its etymology relates to the process of coating metal with a white metal such as tin or silver, originally serving as a verb for this plating technique. Over time, the character's meaning expanded to function as a noun referring to the resultant material, specifically white copper or silver-plated objects. Though its association with metal treatment remains, the term is now largely archaic and specialized in usage.
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