• (n.) The exact state or quality of texture and consistency of well reduced and refined copper. • (n.) Copper so reduced; -- called also tough-cake. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/tough-pitch/
Tough'-pitch` noun (Metal.) (a) The exact state or quality of texture and consistency of well reduced and refined copper. (b) Copper so reduced; -- called also tough-cake . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/76
Copper which has its oxygen content controlled to give it the best electrical characteristics is said to be tough pitch. Found on http://www.metalbulletin.com/Glossary.html