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Bronze
01
a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance
Examples
Engineers selected phosphor bronze for the marine bearings because of its resistance to saltwater erosion.
Ancient Chinese artisans achieved remarkable detail in their ritual vessels by casting bronze.
02
a statue or any other artwork made of bronze
Examples
The city erected a bronze in the town square to honor its founding fathers.
The collector added a rare bronze to his collection of art from around the world.
bronze
01
deep reddish-brown in color
Examples
The sunset painted the sky with a soft bronze glow.
The autumn leaves took on a brilliant bronze color as they fell from the trees.
02
covered with or made of a reddish-brown metal named bronze
Examples
The statue stood tall on its bronze pedestal in the town square.
She wore a bronze necklace that complemented her warm-toned outfit.
to bronze
Examples
She bronzed beautifully after spending a week in the Caribbean.
His skin began to bronze after several days of outdoor activities.
02
to coat an object so that it has the color, sheen, or appearance of bronze
Examples
The metalworker bronzed the iron fence panels to give them an aged, classical look.
During restoration, the renovator will bronze the original doorknobs to match the building's historic fixtures.
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