beryllium bronze

8.2

A copper and beryllium alloy that is very strong and does not rust easily

noun
/bɛˈrɪliəm brɒnz/

Specialized

: bronce de berilio

The springs in his watch were made of beryllium bronze for extra durability.

Examples

The company switched to beryllium bronze to improve the reliability of its electrical connectors.
Many tools for hazardous environments are crafted from beryllium bronze to prevent sparking.
The engineer used beryllium bronze for its strength.
Many manufacturers prefer beryllium bronze for high-stress applications.
Many tools for hazardous environments are crafted from beryllium bronze to prevent sparking.
The company switched to beryllium bronze to improve the reliability of its electrical connectors.
The springs in his watch were made of beryllium bronze for extra durability.

Synonyms

bronze

vsberyllium bronze

41 3.0

A yellowish-brown metal made from copper and tin used for coins, medals, and sculptures

is engineered for high strength, hardness, and resistance rather than decorative use

copper-base alloy

vsberyllium bronze

Specialized

5.1

A metal made mostly of copper mixed with other metals like tin or zinc

is a particular variant with an added metal giving high strength and corrosion resistance

Surface Forms

beryllium bronze singular

beryllium bronzes plural

Morphology

beryllium + bronze

This is a compositional material name: 'beryllium' modifies 'bronze' to indicate a bronze alloy that contains beryllium. The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents and follows common cross-linguistic patterns for naming alloys, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Beryllium bronze is named for how it is made: the element beryllium is added to the metal bronze to make it much stronger and less likely to spark. So the name helps you remember why it is used for 'springs', 'tools', and 'electrical parts' that must be 'safe' and 'long-lasting'.