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gunmetal

/ˈɡʌnˌmɛt.əl/

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noun

/ˈɡʌnˌmɛt.əl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип бронзового сплава, используемый для деталей, требующих устойчивости к износу и коррозии, особенно от морской воды.

A type of bronze alloy used for parts that require resistance to wear and corrosion, particularly from seawater.

uncountable

  1. Corrosion-resistant bronzeC1formaltechnical

    A type of bronze alloy, typically composed of copper, tin, and zinc, used for parts subject to wear or corrosion, especially by seawater.

    ruПушечный металл

    • The ship's propeller was cast from gunmetal to resist seawater corrosion.
    • Engineers chose gunmetal for the valve components due to its durability.
    • Gunmetal was historically used for cannons and other naval hardware.
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  • gunmetals plural form
  • gunmetals' possessive plural form
  • gunmetal's possessive singular form
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