phosphor bronze
phosphor bronze · phosphor bronzes
Any alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% tin and up to 1% phosphorus, notable for…Any alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% tin and up to 1% phosphorus, notable for toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and fine grain.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% tin and up to 1% phosphorus, notable for toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and fine grain.
More definitions
- a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears
Forms
plural: phosphor bronzes| Singular | phosphor bronze |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable