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tombac

tombac

9.9
A metal made by mixing copper and zinc used to make cheap jewelry look like gold
  • noun
  • /ˈtɒmbæk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tombac
  • The necklace was made of tombac.

Examples

  • Many inexpensive ornaments are produced using tombac for its golden sheen.

  • He identified the necklace as tombac rather than true gold after careful examination.

  • The counterfeit coin was made of tombac and coated to look like real gold.

  • Many cheap rings are crafted from tombac.

  • The jewelry was made of tombac, giving it a beautiful gold-like appearance without the high price.

  • He chose a tombac ring because it looked similar to gold but was more affordable.

  • The craftsman used tombac for gilding the frame, achieving a stunning golden finish.

Synonyms

tombak
vstombac
  • Specialized
9.9

A metal made from copper and zinc that looks like gold in cheap jewelry

is the same substance but represents a different spelling form
tambac
vstombac
  • Specialized
9.9

A metal made from copper and zinc used to look like gold in cheap jewelry

is the same alloy but varies mainly by regional or spelling variant
oreide
vstombac
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal made from copper, zinc, and tin that looks like gold for cheap jewelry

differs by composition, having tin rather than sometimes arsenic

Surface Forms

tombac singular
tombacs plural

Etymology

Tombac comes from the Malay word tembaga, which means 'copper'. Since tombac is mostly copper mixed with zinc, a helpful way to remember it is to think of a copper mix made to have a 'gold' look.