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noun
Any alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% tin and up to 1% phosphorus, notable for toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and fine grain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bronze
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