nickel silver
Copper-zinc-nickel alloy
Nickel silver is a silvery-white metal alloy containing copper, nickel, and zinc but no actual silver.
Its attractive appearance and resistance to tarnishing make it popular for flatware, musical instruments, jewelry, and decorative hardware.
The alloy is also called German silver or alpaca.
The saxophone's keys were made of nickel silver.
Eating implements collectively
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- forksMulti-pronged eating implements
- spoonsShallow bowl utensils
- knivesEdged cutting instruments
serving pieces · teaspoons · ladles · candelabra · napkin rings · salt cellars · tea services · trays
Pale tin-based alloy
- base metalNon-precious metallic element
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- non-magneticUnaffected by magnetic force
- ductileAble to deform permanently
malleable · metallurgy · smelting · casting · forging · annealing · electroplating · patina
Interlocking tooth fasteners
- bucklesStrap-fastening devices
- rivetsPermanent metal fasteners
- snapsQuick fasteners or photos
- eyeletsReinforced holes for threading
hinges · clasps · watchcases · coins · tokens
One who closely resembles another
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
- costume jewelryNon-precious decorative adornments
- electroplatedElectrically deposited metal coating
Tubular wind instruments
- saxophonesSingle-reed brass instruments
- trumpetsValved brass instruments
- French hornsCoiled brass wind instruments
- keysLock-operating instruments
valves · mouthpieces · frets · tuning pegs · brass instruments
cutlery
Eating implements collectively
knives · serving pieces · teaspoons · ladles · candelabra · napkin rings · salt cellars · tea services · trays · hollowware
white metal
Pale tin-based alloy
- base metalNon-precious metallic element
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- non-magneticUnaffected by magnetic force
ductile · malleable · metallurgy · smelting · casting · forging · annealing · electroplating · patina · composition
zippers
Interlocking tooth fasteners
lookalike
One who closely resembles another
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
- costume jewelryNon-precious decorative adornments
flutes
Tubular wind instruments
- saxophonesSingle-reed brass instruments
- trumpetsValved brass instruments
- French hornsCoiled brass wind instruments
keys · valves · mouthpieces · frets · tuning pegs · brass instruments
nickel silversterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
fine silver · precious metal · gold · platinum · solid gold
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