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MUNTZ METAL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products
Synonyms:
alpha-beta brass; Muntz metal; yellow metal
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Muntz metal" is a kind of...):
brass (an alloy of copper and zinc)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "Muntz metal"):
high-strength brass; manganese bronze (a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it)
Admiralty brass; Admiralty Metal; naval brass; Tobin bronze (alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark)
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