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pinchbeck

pinch·beck

uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold

adjective

1.

serving as an imitation or substitute

  • “pinchbeck heroism”
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Origin

Named after Christopher Pinchbeck, an 18th century London watchmaker who developed the alloy.

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