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• beta brass — noun Etymology: beta (II) : a copper zinc alloy with a copper content of approximately 50 to 55 percent * * * an alloy consisting of nearly equal proportions of copper and zinc. [1910 15] …   Useful english dictionary

• beta brass — an alloy consisting of nearly equal proportions of copper and zinc. [1910 15] * * * …   Universalium

• alpha-beta brass — noun a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot worked products • Syn: ↑Muntz metal, ↑yellow metal • Hypernyms: ↑brass • Hyponyms: ↑manganese bronze, ↑high strength brass, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Brass — For other uses, see Brass (disambiguation). Brass die, along with zinc and copper samples. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties.[1] In …   Wikipedia

• alpha-beta brass — /al feuh bay teuh, bee / an alloy of from 55 to 61 percent copper with from 39 to 45 percent zinc. Also called Muntz metal. [1915 20] * * * …   Universalium

• brass — brassish, adj. /bras, brahs/, n. 1. any of various metal alloys consisting mainly of copper and zinc. 2. a utensil, ornament, or other article made of such an alloy. 3. Music. a. See brass instrument. b. brass instruments collectively in a band… …   Universalium

• naval brass — noun alpha beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark • Syn: ↑Admiralty brass, ↑Admiralty Metal, ↑Tobin bronze • Hypernyms: ↑alpha beta brass, ↑Muntz metal, ↑yellow metal * * * …   Useful english dictionary

• Admiralty brass — noun alpha beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark • Syn: ↑naval brass, ↑Admiralty Metal, ↑Tobin bronze • Hypernyms: ↑alpha beta brass, ↑Muntz metal, ↑yellow metal * * * …   Useful english dictionary

• high-strength brass — noun a brass with from 1 4% manganese to harden it • Syn: ↑manganese bronze • Hypernyms: ↑alpha beta brass, ↑Muntz metal, ↑yellow metal …   Useful english dictionary

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• Muntz metal — n. an alloy (60% copper, 40% zinc) used for sheathing ships etc. Etymology: G. F. Muntz, Engl. manufacturer d. 1857 * * * noun a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot worked products • Syn:… …   Useful english dictionary