German silver

/ˌˈdʒʌrmən ˌsɪlvər/
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Definitions of German silver
  1. noun
    a silver-white alloy containing copper and zinc and nickel
    synonyms: nickel silver
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    type of:
    alloy, metal
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
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