An alloy of copper and zinc used in imitation of gold leaf.
（含铜和锌，用来模仿金叶的）荷兰合金
Example sentencesExamples
It would often have been Dutch metal, an alloy of copper and zinc in proportions of about 80: 20.
The silver Dutch metal has the advantage over real silver in that it doesn't tarnish.
An example from Spain, from the 1850's, showed a painted black pattern leaving clear areas for Dutch metal.
Students will learn the history of gilding, an introduction to products, how to prepare difference surfaces ready for gilding, practical application of gold, silver, Dutch metal, aluminium and copper leaf, as well as learning how to seal and create antique patinations.
Definition of Dutch metal in US English:
Dutch metal
nounˈdəCH ˌmedl
An alloy of copper and zinc used in imitation of gold leaf.
（含铜和锌，用来模仿金叶的）荷兰合金
Example sentencesExamples
The silver Dutch metal has the advantage over real silver in that it doesn't tarnish.
Students will learn the history of gilding, an introduction to products, how to prepare difference surfaces ready for gilding, practical application of gold, silver, Dutch metal, aluminium and copper leaf, as well as learning how to seal and create antique patinations.
It would often have been Dutch metal, an alloy of copper and zinc in proportions of about 80: 20.
An example from Spain, from the 1850's, showed a painted black pattern leaving clear areas for Dutch metal.