Tumbaga

coppernoun

Alternative meanings

A reddish or orange-colored metal that conducts electricity and heat well.

Pronunciation

toom-BAH-ga

Root and affixes

Word used for copper as a metal or material.

Variants or conjugations

tumbaga; copper

Related words and expressions

metal, mineral, electricity, wire, material

Meaning and usage notes

“Tumbaga” is used for copper as a metal. It can appear in contexts involving wires, construction, coins, or materials.