1640s, literally, 1726 figuratively, from French bronzer (16c.) or else from bronze (n.). Related: Bronzed; bronzing. Meaning "to make to be bronze in color" is from 1792.

1721, "alloy of copper and tin," from French bronze, from Italian bronzo, from Medieval Latin bronzium. Perhaps cognate (via notion of color) with Venetian bronza "glowing coals," [..]

"Bronze" is a collective term describing any metallic alloy that ranges in color from light yellow to orange. Many, if not most alloys described as "bronze" are of copper and tin. [..]

metal made of the elements copper and tin.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin of the color of bronze made from or consisting of bronze tan: get a tan, f [..]

a reddish=brown metal made by melting copper and tin together

Non-ferrous alloy of copper, tin and trace metals. Because of the copper base, bronze is very malleable and easy to work. Known interchangeably during the middle ages as latten

an alloy of copper, tin and zinc.

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For a woman to dream of a bronze statue, signifies that she will fail in her efforts to win the person she has determined on for a husband. If the statue simulates life, or moves, she will be involved in a love affair, but no marriage will occur. Disappointment to some person may follow the dream. To dream of bronze serpents or insects, foretells y [..]

A very strong and durable metal alloy made of copper and tin with traces of other metals such as zinc and nickel. It can be cast for the making of plaques, or fabricated from thin sheets into dimensio [..]

A nonferrous alloy consisting essentially of copper and tin.

(n) an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin(n) a sculpture made of bronze(v) give the color and appearance of bron [..]

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Primarily an alloy of copper and tin but the name is now applied to other alloys not containing tin; e.g., aluminum, bronze, manganese bronze, and beryllium bronze. For varieties and uses of tin bronz [..]

Used to describe Newfoundlands, this color is usually a tinge in a black coat caused by the sun. It is like the color of the metal of the same name, which can be described as a moderately bright, yell [..]

An alloy of copper (usually about 90 per cent) and tin, often also containing small amounts of other metals such as lead or zinc. Since antiquity it has been the metal most commonly used in cast sculp [..]

Used to describe Newfoundlands, this color is usually a tinge in a black coat caused by the sun. It is like the color of the metal of the same name, which can be described as a moderately bright, yell [..]

Used to describe Newfoundlands, this color is usually a tinge in a black coat caused by the sun. It is like the color of the metal of the same name, which can be described as a moderately bright, yellowish brown. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

"Bronze" is a collective term describing any metallic alloy that range in color from light yellow to orange. Many, if not most alloys described as "bronze" are of copper and tin. S [..]

Metal resulting from the fusion of copper and tin, occasionally with the addition of other metals. Used for figurines and statues.

An alloy of copper and tin, sometimes containing small proportions of other elements such as zinc or phosphorus. It is stronger, harder, and more durable than brass, and has been used extensively sinc [..]

Bronze is any of a broad range of copper alloys, usually with tin as the main additive.It is strong and tough and is often favoured by Artists for Sculpture. It was particularly significant in antiqui [..]

A metal made out of Copper (Cu) and Tin (Sn). It has been used since the Bronze Age

Alloy of copper (dominant) and tin or lead

An alloy of copper and tin, sometimes containing small proportions of other elements such as zinc or phosphorus. It is stronger, harder, and more durable than brass, and has been used most extensively [..]

An alloy of copper and tin used by Artists for sculpture.

metal alloy that combines tin and copper: Bronze has been used in sculpture for over five thousand years. See also Casting

 An alloy of copper and tin, sometimes containing small proportions of other elements such as zinc or phosphorus. It is stronger, harder, and more durable than brass, and has been used most extensivel [..]

an alloy consisting of copper and tin that has a metallic brown color.

An alloy of copper (usually about 90 per cent) and tin, often also containing small amounts of other metals such as lead or zinc. Since antiquity it has been the metal most commonly used in cast sculp [..]

A copper-rich copper tin alloy with or without small proportions of other elements.

(uncountable) A natural or man-made alloy of copper, usually of tin, but also with one or more other metals. (countable,and|uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze. (ko,??|sc=Ko [..]