alpha brass

alpha brass
any alloy of copper and zinc, a homogeneous solid solution containing more than 64 percent copper.
[1915-20]

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  • alpha brass — noun an alloy of brass and zinc; used mainly for cold working • Hypernyms: ↑brass * * * noun : brass composed of a solid solution of zinc in copper and containing up to 39 or formerly 36 percent zinc * * * any alloy of copper and zinc, a… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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