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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bronze /brɑnz/USA pronunciation n., v., bronzed, bronz•ing, adj. n. - Metallurgy a yellowish brown metal that is an alloy of copper and tin:[uncountable]Many of the weapons and utensils of those ancient people were made of bronze.
- a metallic brownish color:[uncountable]the handsome bronze of his tan.
- Fine Art a sculpture, medal, or artistic object made of bronze:[countable]a beautiful bronze on exhibit.
v. [~ + object] - to give the appearance or color of bronze or brown to, as a tan which comes from exposure to the sun:The sun bronzed the lifeguard's skin.
adj. - of the color bronze.
- made of or coated with bronze.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bronze (bronz),USA pronunciation n., v., bronzed, bronz•ing, adj. n. - Metallurgy
- any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent.
- any of various other alloys having a large copper content.
- a metallic brownish color.
- Fine Arta work of art, as a statue, statuette, bust, or medal, composed of bronze.
- Currency[Numis.]a coin made of bronze, esp. one from the Roman Empire.
v.t. - to give the appearance or color of bronze to.
- to make brown, as by exposure to the sun:The sun bronzed his face.
- [Print.]
- Printingto apply a fine metallic powder to (the ink of a printed surface) in order to create a glossy effect.
- Printingto apply a fine metallic powder to (areas of a reproduction proof on acetate) in order to increase opacity.
adj. - having the color bronze.
- Italian, of obscure origin, originally
- French
- 1730–40
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