Tombac
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A gold-coloured alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes containing arsenic, used to make inexpensive jewellery and for gilding.
“The decorative buttons were made of tombac, giving them a convincing golden lustre.”
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