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pinchbeck
[pinchbeck 词源字典]
"An alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold, used in watchmaking and cheap jewellery", Mid 18th century: named after Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), English watchmaker.
[pinchbeck etymology, pinchbeck origin, 英语词源]