Advertisement
Advertisement
manganese bronze
noun
- an alloy that is about 55 percent copper, 40 percent zinc, and up to 3.5 percent manganese.
manganese bronze
noun
- any of various alloys containing copper (55–60 per cent), zinc (35–42 per cent), and manganese (about 3.5 per cent)
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of manganese bronze1
First recorded in 1830–40
Discover More
Example Sentences
For general work with brass castings, manganese bronze or Tobin bronze may be used.
From Project Gutenberg
Bronze is welded with manganese bronze or Tobin bronze, while copper is filled with copper wire.
From Project Gutenberg
Thus the iron buff, the manganese bronze, and the chrome yellows and greens are given.
From Project Gutenberg
The propeller-blades of large steamships are usually made of manganese bronze.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse