polished brass

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polished
adjective
uk
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/us
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
having ...
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brass
noun
uk
/brɑːs/us
/bræs/
a bright yellow metal made from copper ...
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(Definition ofpolishedandbrassfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The conical mirror was made ofpolishedbrassthat went through a chrome-plating process to improve the optical quality.
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All door handles, finger plates and escutcheons are ofpolishedbrass.
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It is also available in a distinctive alternative paint scheme, with apolishedbrassboiler and maroon wheels.
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These lights, were crafted ofpolishedbrassand fitted with etched glass globes.
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The brain and base were fastened together, and apolishedbrasscircle engraved with the awardee's name is mounted on the trophy.
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Polishedbrassfixtures were in the restroom area.
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The engines were finished inpolishedbrass, chromium plate and red and green paint.
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One distinctive feature was a displacement lubricator mounted atop the highlypolishedbrassdome.
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The dome and safety valve werepolishedbrass.
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The nose on the bust is still a brightpolishedbrassbecause many will rub the nose as they pass for luck.
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In true military tradition, the steam domes, chimney caps and boiler bands were ofpolishedbrass.
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The boiler was mounted directly atop the engine, and encased in apolishedbrassor copper casing with a short funnel above.
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The machine is about 67 cm (26 inches) long, made ofpolishedbrassand steel, mounted in an oak case.
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The domes were alsopolishedbrass.
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Introduction of clear powder-coating in the 1980s resulted in the advent ofpolishedbrassand other finishes with superior adhesion, solving a major problem in the industry.
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