yellow metal

Meanings

nounyellow metal (uncountable)

uncountableMuntz metal
UKuncountableauctionsGold (or some alloy of gold) that cannot be labelled as gold in the UK because it does not bear an Assay Office mark.

nouna brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products

Similar

alpha-beta brassMuntz metal

Broader

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