manganese bronze

American

noun

an alloy that is about 55 percent copper, 40 percent zinc, and up to 3.5 percent manganese.

manganese bronze British

noun

any of various alloys containing copper (55–60 per cent), zinc (35–42 per cent), and manganese (about 3.5 per cent)

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Etymology

Origin of manganese bronze

First recorded in 1830–40

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Manganese bronze contains about 1 per cent of manganese and is used for parts requiring great strength while being free from corrosion.

From Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon by Manly, Harold P. (Harold Phillips)

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