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ALPHA-BETA BRASS

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 I. (noun) 

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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

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("alpha-beta brass" is a kind of...):

brass (an alloy of copper and zinc)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "alpha-beta brass"):

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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