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naval brass

naval brass

6.6
A type of brass with a little tin that resists seawater for ship parts
  • noun
  • /ˈneɪvəl bræs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bronce naval
  • We chose naval brass for the fittings on the yacht because it resists corrosion from seawater.

Examples

  • The ship's components were made from naval brass, ensuring durability against the harsh marine environment.

  • The engineers decided to use naval brass in the construction of the underwater equipment for better longevity.

  • Frankly, the Naval brass had thought it improbable that DeKoven would be conveniently stupid enough to bring his battleship into their home system.

    Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

Admiralty Metal
vsnaval brass
  • Specialized
8.9

A brass alloy with tin that resists corrosion in seawater

is the general marine brass with only a small tin amount less technical
Admiralty brass
vsnaval brass
  • Specialized
7.4

A metal made from copper, zinc, and tin that resists damage from sea water

is the marine alloy with a small tin amount used to resist saltwater corrosion
Tobin bronze
vsnaval brass
  • Specialized
8.3

A strong brass alloy with tin and zinc that resists sea water corrosion

is typically the same marine alloy but emphasizes general use rather than strength

Surface Forms

naval brass singular
naval brasses plural

Morphology

naval + brass

The compound simply combines 'naval' (related to the navy/sea) with 'brass' (the metal), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to brass used for marine or shipboard purposes and therefore resistant to seawater. The precise technical detail about tin content is specialized, but the basic adjective+noun composition makes the overall meaning transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Naval brass is a type of brass made for use on naval ships. It contains a little tin so it lasts longer in 'seawater' without corroding, which is why it is used for ship parts and fittings.