bronze
Plural
bronzes
1
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
- 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.
- Conservators applied a protective wax to the bronze statue to slow further patination.
- The foundry experimented with different tin ratios to produce a bronze alloy suited for electrical connectors.
- The antique door knocker, crafted from solid bronze, had acquired a rich green patina over centuries.
2
a statue or any other artwork made of bronze
- 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.
- The sculptor spent months crafting the intricate details of the bronze.
- The ancient civilization left behind bronze depicting scenes of daily life.
- The art gallery hosted an exhibition featuring contemporary bronzes by local artists.