Admiralty brass
- noun
- Specialized
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latón de Almirantazgo
- Shipbuilders often choose Admiralty brass for condenser tubes because of its superior resistance to seawater.
Examples
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The chemical composition of Admiralty brass includes tin for increased corrosion resistance.
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Our supplier recommended Admiralty brass due to its durability in marine environments.
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The ship's hull was made of Admiralty brass.
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Many marine components are crafted from Admiralty brass.
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Shipbuilders often choose Admiralty brass for condenser tubes because of its superior resistance to seawater.
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Our supplier recommended Admiralty brass due to its durability in marine environments.
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Many marine components are crafted from Admiralty brass for enhanced protection against corrosion.
Synonyms
A brass alloy with tin that resists corrosion in seawater
A type of brass with a little tin that resists seawater for ship parts
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun compound where 'admiralty' (the naval authority) modifies 'brass' (the alloy), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a kind of brass associated with the navy or used for maritime purposes. Although the exact metallurgical composition (tin content, seawater resistance) is specialized and not fully predictable, the basic subtype meaning is compositionally clear.
Etymology
Admiralty brass comes from the British Admiralty, the 'navy' authority that ordered a special brass for ships with tin added so it would 'resist' the 'sea'. So today Admiralty brass means a type of brass that does not corrode easily in seawater.
