bronze
[ bronz ]
/ brɒnz /
noun
verb (used with object), bronzed, bronz·ing.
adjective
having the color bronze.
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Origin of bronze
1730–40; < French < Italian, of obscure origin
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British Dictionary definitions for bronze
bronze
/ (brɒnz) /
noun
adjective
made of or resembling bronze
of a yellowish-brown coloura bronze skin
verb
(esp of the skin) to make or become brown; tan
(tr) to give the appearance of bronze to
Derived forms of bronze
bronzy, adjectiveWord Origin for bronze
C18: from French, from Italian bronzo, perhaps ultimately from Latin Brundisium Brindisi, famed for its bronze
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Scientific definitions for bronze
bronze
[ brŏnz ]
A yellow or brown alloy of copper and tin, sometimes with small amounts of other metals such as lead or zinc. Bronze is harder than brass and is used both in industry and in art.
An alloy of copper and certain metals other than tin, such as aluminum.
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