Mannheim gold

English

Etymology

From Mannheim in Germany, where much of it was made.

Noun

Mannheim gold (uncountable)

  1. A kind of brass, containing around 80% copper and 20% zinc, made in imitation of gold.[1]

References

  1. ^ 1839, Andrew Ure, A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines
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