muntz metal

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muntz metal(n = noun.substance) alpha-beta brass, yellow metal - a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products; Array

is a kind of brass

has particulars: high-strength brass, manganese bronze, admiralty brass, admiralty metal, naval brass, tobin bronze

muntz metal,

See under Metal. [1913 Webster]

muntz metal, n. an alloy (60% copper, 40% zinc) used for sheathing ships etc.

Etymology

G. F. Muntz, Engl. manufacturer d. 1857

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