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Noun: manganese bronze  'mang-gu,nees brónz
  1. A brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it
    "Manganese bronze is often used in marine propellers due to its strength and corrosion resistance";
    - high-strength brass

Derived forms: manganese bronzes

Type of: alpha-beta brass, Muntz metal, yellow metal

Encyclopedia: Manganese bronze