brass

Meanings

• noun

  A yellow, malleable metal alloy consisting primarily of copper and zinc.

  - "The statue was made of solid brass."
  - "The band played on brass instruments."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹæs/
   
   
   
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2. /bɹæs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brass
masses , grasps , classes

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Variants

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brass , brasses , brass band , brass bands , brass collar Democrat , brass hat , brass hats , brass instrument , brass knuckles , brass ring , brass rings , brass tacks , brass section

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Etymology

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Old English bras, from Proto-Germanic *brasko-; related to Old Norse brös, Old High German brasse, and Latin aes tusculanum, aes lusitanum ‘Casiterite, tin, or brass’.

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Trivia

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1. Brass was used as currency in ancient Greece and Rome.

2. The term ‘brass monkey’ originated from sailors dipping their monkey mascots in brass to keep them from freezing during cold weather.

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Related Concepts

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1. Copper-zinc alloy: Brass is a type of copper-zinc alloy, which is widely used due to its excellent malleability, ductility, and resistance to corrosion.

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Culture

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Brass has been used in various cultures for making instruments, coins, decorative items, and protective armor. In literature, brass is often used as a symbol of wealth and power. In music, brass instruments such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas are essential components of various ensembles.

How to Memorize "brass"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a yellow metal alloy, mainly made of copper and zinc, that is malleable and resistant to corrosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate brass with the color yellow and the metals copper and zinc.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘Bright Copper Shines Best’ to remember that brass is primarily made of copper.

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