any alloy whose principal component is copper

made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness)

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

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

an alloy of brass and zinc; used mainly for cold working

a brass bushing or a lining for a bearing

an alloy of copper and zinc (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing

a brass that is rich in copper; used to make articles that were to be gilded

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor