Prince Rupert's metal
noun
a brass composed of from about 60 to 85 percent copper and about 15 to 40 percent zinc, used to imitate gold.
Origin of Prince Rupert's metal
1First recorded in 1690–1700
- Also called Prince's metal.
Words Nearby Prince Rupert's metal
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