tambac
- noun
- Specialized
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tambac
- The necklace is made of tambac to resemble real gold.
Examples
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Some antique coins are composed of tambac rather than precious metals.
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Many jewelers use tambac for affordable jewelry.
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She bought a set of tambac bangles from the street market.
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The ring is made of tambac.
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She bought a set of tambac bangles from the street market.
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The necklace is made of tambac to resemble real gold.
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Many jewelers use tambac for affordable jewelry.
Synonyms
A metal made from copper and zinc that looks like gold in cheap jewelry
A metal made by mixing copper and zinc used to make cheap jewelry look like gold
A metal that looks like gold and is used for cheap jewelry
A metal made from copper, zinc, and tin that looks like gold for cheap jewelry
A type of brass with more copper used for items that need a reddish gold look
A reddish brass metal often used for cheap jewelry and fittings
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word tambac comes from the Malay word tembaga, which means 'copper'. So tambac refers to a copper-based alloy made to look like gold, and thinking 'copper made to look like gold' helps you remember its meaning.
