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Prince Rupert's metal

Prince Rupert's metal noun: a type of alpha brass used as imitation gold.

Noun

Prince Rupert's metal (uncountable)

  1. A type of alpha brass used as imitation gold.
    Synonyms:
    prince's metal

Synonyms of Prince Rupert's metal

Origin of Prince Rupert's metal

Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine.

Questions about Prince Rupert's metal

What does Prince Rupert's metal mean?
Prince Rupert's metal means a type of alpha brass used as imitation gold.
What part of speech is Prince Rupert's metal?
Prince Rupert's metal is a noun.

Words near Prince Rupert's metal in the dictionary

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  5. Prince Rupert's Land
  6. Prince Rupert's metal
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