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- 1. a yellow alloy of copper and zinc: "a brass plate on the door"
noun. ˈbras. Synonyms of brass. 1. : an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions. 2. a. : the brass instruments of an orchestra or band often used in plural. b. : a usually brass memorial tablet. c. : bright metal fittings, utensils, or ornaments. d. : empty cartridge shells. 3. : brazen self-assurance : gall. 4.
A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, usually 67 percent copper and 33 percent zinc. It sometimes includes small amounts of other metals. Brass is strong, ductile, and resistant to many forms of corrosion.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 66% copper and 34% zinc.
BRASS definition: 1. a bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc: 2. the group of brass instruments or players…. Learn more.
BRASS meaning: 1. a bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc: 2. the group of brass instruments or players…. Learn more.
Brass, alloy of copper and zinc, of historical and enduring importance because of its hardness and workability. The earliest brass, called calamine brass, dates to Neolithic times; it was probably made by reduction of mixtures of zinc ores and copper ores. Learn more about brass in this article.
noun. any of various metal alloys consisting mainly of copper and zinc. a utensil, ornament, or other article made of such an alloy. Music. brass instrument. brass instruments collectively in a band or orchestra. metallic yellow; lemon, amber, or reddish yellow. Informal. high-ranking military officers. any very important officials.
brass. 1. (Metallurgy) an alloy of copper and zinc containing more than 50 per cent of copper. Alpha brass (containing less than 35 per cent of zinc) is used for most engineering materials requiring forging, pressing, etc. Alpha-beta brass (35–45 per cent zinc) is used for hot working and extrusion.
Brass is a shiny, gold-colored metal that is an alloy of zinc and copper. You'll see brass everywhere once you start looking: in doorknobs, lamps and light fixtures, zippers, and tools.
Brass is a yellow-coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments. The instrument is beautifully made in brass.
