bell metal
noun
: bronze that consists usually of three to four parts of copper to one of tin and that is used for making bells
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The wand gets its name from the type of metal in its dome: Kansa, also known as bell metal, is a mix of copper and tin that’s known to boost lymphatic drainage.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Bell metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20metal. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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