Prince's metal
noun
Definition of Prince's metal
: an alloy of the appearance of brass believed to be made of copper and zinc or copper and bismuth and formerly used for cheap jewelry —called also Prince Rupert's metal
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Origin and Etymology of prince's metal
after Prince Rupert of Germany †1682, its inventor
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