(isim) tombak

listen to the pronunciation of (isim) tombak
Turkish - English
tombac
A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % zinc and 16-10% copper, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold. Also called German brass or Dutch brass. Most commonly spelt tombak
The addition of arsenic makes white tombac
It is very malleable and ductile, and when beaten into thin leaves is sometimes called Dutch metal
an alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry and for gilding
An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, and containing about 84 per cent of copper; called also German, or Dutch, brass
(isim) tombak
Favorites
More...
Clear