high-strength brass

/haɪ bræs/
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Definitions of high-strength brass
  1. noun
    a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it
    synonyms: manganese bronze
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    type of:
    Muntz metal, alpha-beta brass, yellow metal
    a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products
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