χάλκινος — meaning in English

English meaning

• bronze noun A metal alloy, usually of copper and tin, used for statues, tools, and medals.
• copper noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

Senses

χάλκινος is used for these senses in English:

• bronze Made of bronze metal.

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.

copper — full definition

1. noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
2. noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
3. noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
4. noun A police officer (informal, chiefly British).
5. adj Made of copper, or having its reddish-brown colour.

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