Advertisement

Advertisement

red brass

noun

  1. an alloy of from 77 to 86 percent copper with the balance zinc; Mannheim gold.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of red brass1

First recorded in 1830–40
Discover More

Example Sentences

When a small percentage of zinc is present, the colour of brass is reddish, as in tombac or red brass, which contains about 10%.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Red Branchredbreast