red brass

/rɛd bræs/
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Definitions of red brass
  1. noun
    brass with enough copper to give it a reddish tint; used for plumbing pipe and other brass hardware and in cheap jewelry
    synonyms: guinea gold
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    type of:
    brass
    an alloy of copper and zinc
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