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    MUNTZ METAL

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     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 productsplay

    Synonyms:

    alpha-beta brass; Muntz metal; yellow metal

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    Nouns denoting substances

    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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