Library / English Dictionary |
ADMIRALTY METAL
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark
Synonyms:
Admiralty brass; Admiralty Metal; naval brass; Tobin bronze
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Admiralty Metal" is a kind of...):
alpha-beta brass; Muntz metal; yellow metal (a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products)