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Muntz metal

Muntz metal

9.6
A strong metal made from copper and zinc used to make cast parts like boat fittings and bolts
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Because of its strength and workability, Muntz metal is ideal for hot-rolling and casting applications.

Examples

  • Manufacturers use Muntz metal to produce durable bolts and marine hardware.

  • The shipbuilder specified Muntz metal for the hull fittings due to its corrosion resistance.

  • The statue was made of Muntz metal.

  • Many ships use Muntz metal for their fittings.

  • Because of its strength and workability, Muntz metal is ideal for hot-rolling and casting applications.

  • Manufacturers use Muntz metal to produce durable bolts and marine hardware.

  • The shipbuilder specified Muntz metal for the hull fittings due to its corrosion resistance.

Synonyms

brass
vsMuntz metal
91 1.0

A bright yellow metal used to make ornaments and memorials

is narrower naming a specific high zinc alloy for strong castings
yellow metal
vsMuntz metal
  • Specialized
7.8

A strong metal made from copper with extra zinc used for cast parts

is the identical alloy name used interchangeably rather than a different material
alpha-beta brass
vsMuntz metal
  • Specialized
8.8

A strong brass made with more zinc, used for cast parts and hot work

refers to the same composition but differs only in naming or label

Surface Forms

Muntz metal singular
Muntz metals plural

Morphology

Muntz + metal

The head 'metal' makes it clear to a B1 learner that this is a kind or class of metal, so the basic category is derivable compositionally. However, 'Muntz' is a proper name with no transparent semantic contribution to the alloy's specific properties (brass with higher zinc content), so the precise technical meaning requires prior or specialist knowledge.

Etymology

Muntz metal is named after George Muntz, an English maker in the 1800s who created a cheaper, strong brass to cover ship hulls. Sailors used it 'to protect' hulls from sea worms and damage, so the name now means this particular strong brass used for ship parts and other fittings.