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.
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Also called Prince's metal.
Origin of Prince Rupert's metal
First recorded in 1690–1700
Words nearby Prince Rupert's metal
princeps, prince regent, prince royal, Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert's drop, Prince Rupert's metal, prince's-feather, prince's-pine, princess, princess flower, princess post
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