also: こうどう
Refers to the alloy of copper and zinc. Common in industrial and everyday contexts.
この楽器は黄銅でできている。
This musical instrument is made of brass.
chalcopyrite; copper pyrites; fool's gold
Standard kanji spelling for brass.
Rare alternate reading; おうどう is the usual reading.
From 黄 (yellow) + 銅 (copper), describing the yellowish color of brass.