tombac
/ˈtɑmbæk/
noun
- A type of brass alloy that contains a high amount of copper and a small amount of zinc, often used to make cheap jewelry or decorative items.
- In the 18th century, tombac was commonly used for buttons and buckles.
- Collectors can identify tombac by its reddish-gold color and light weight.
- The bracelet was made of tombac, not real gold, so it turned her wrist green.
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