admiralty brass
noun
Definition of admiralty brass
: a corrosion-resistant alloy containing about 71 percent copper, 28 percent zinc, and 1 percent tin
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Origin and Etymology of admiralty brass
Admiralty Metal
First Known Use: 1876
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