nickel bronze
- noun
- /ˈnɪkəl brɒnz/
- Specialized
:
bronce níquel
- Engineers selected nickel bronze for the ship's propeller because it resists corrosion.
Examples
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The statue was cast in nickel bronze for added weather resistance.
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Many industrial components are made from nickel bronze due to its durability.
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The sculpture was made of nickel bronze.
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Many architects prefer nickel bronze for its durability.
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Engineers selected nickel bronze for the ship's propeller because it resists corrosion.
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Many industrial components are made from nickel bronze due to its durability.
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The statue was cast in nickel bronze for added weather resistance.
Synonyms
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3.0
A yellowish-brown metal made from copper and tin used for coins, medals, and sculptures
How Corrosion-Resistant
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5.6
- Specialized
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2.8
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a metallic color or finish resembling nickel and bronze' is directly compositional from the constituents 'nickel' and 'bronze' — a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a combined metallic hue or finish. This kind of metal‑name + metal/name color compound is a straightforward descriptive formation and is cross‑linguistically common, so the sense should be immediately understandable.
Etymology
Nickel bronze comes from a metal made by mixing nickel and bronze. This mix makes the metal strong and able to resist rust, so people use nickel bronze for parts that must last.