gunmetal

• Alliage de bronze utilisé pour les pièces nécessitant une résistance à l'usure et à la corrosion, notamment en milieu marin. Par extension, désigne une couleur gris foncé avec des reflets métalliques.

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

indénombrable

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.

   bronze de gunitage

   • 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.