Brasso

Tarnish remover brand

Brasso is a brand of metal polish used to clean and shine brass, copper, and other metals.

The paste or liquid removes tarnish and oxidation, leaving surfaces bright: She polished the doorknobs with Brasso.

The name has become somewhat generic for metal polish in British and Commonwealth usage.

polish

buffing

Friction-based shine work

  • tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
  • shineEmit or reflect light
  • lusterSoft reflected light

sheen · gleam · wadding · cloth · rag · rub · elbow grease · gloss · abrasive · restore

metal

copper

Reddish-brown metallic element

tin · alloy · corrosion · metallic · ornaments · doorknobs · candlesticks · fixtures · hinges · handles

household

cleaning

Removing dirt and mess

kitchen · bathroom · disinfectant · detergent · sponge · scrub · maintenance · upkeep · care · preservation

Opposites
metal care products

Brassosilver polish

Cleaning compound for metalware

stainless steel cleaner · chrome polish · rust remover

surface treatment effect

Brassotarnish

Oxidation discoloration on metal

corrosive · oxidizer · rust · patina · verdigris

Phrases
Family

brass, brassy, brassware, brassiness, brasslike

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G