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German silver

noun
1.
any of various alloys of copper, zinc, and nickel, usually white and used for utensils, drawing instruments, etc.; nickel silver.
Origin of German silver
1820-1830
First recorded in 1820-30
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  • Dagame or greenheart is used for the butt, joint, and tips, and German silver for the fittings.

    The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 Various

  • The principal use of zinc is as an alloy with other metals to form brass, bronze, German silver and bearing metals.

    Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Harold P. Manly

  • The commonest alloy containing nickel is German silver, although one of its most important alloys is found in nickel steel.

    Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Harold P. Manly
British Dictionary definitions for German silver

German silver

noun
1.
another name for nickel silver
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