naval brass

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naval brass - alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark

Admiralty brass, Admiralty Metal, Tobin bronze

alpha-beta brass, Muntz metal, 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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