ορείχαλκος — meaning in English

English meaning

• brass noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
• bronze noun A metal alloy, usually of copper and tin, used for statues, tools, and medals.

Senses

ορείχαλκος is used for these senses in English:

• brass (countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
• bronze (uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

brass — full definition

1. noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
2. noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
3. noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.

bronze — full definition

1. noun A metal alloy, usually of copper and tin, used for statues, tools, and medals.
2. noun A reddish-brown color, like that of the metal.
3. noun A bronze medal, awarded for third place.
4. verb To tan the skin, or to become tanned.

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