manganese bronze

noun

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

manganese bronze

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of manganese bronze¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

For general work with brass castings, manganese bronze or Tobin bronze may be used.

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Bronze is welded with manganese bronze or Tobin bronze, while copper is filled with copper wire.

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Thus the iron buff, the manganese bronze, and the chrome yellows and greens are given.

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The propeller-blades of large steamships are usually made of manganese bronze.

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