Admiralty Metal
noun
variants: or
Admiralty metal
Definition of Admiralty Metal
: a corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc, and tin : admiralty brass
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Origin and Etymology of admiralty metal
formerly a trademark
First Known Use: 1876
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