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Phosphor-bronze
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What's The Definition Of Phosphor-bronze?
[n] a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears
Synonyms | Synonyms for Phosphor-bronze: Related Terms | Find terms related to Phosphor-bronze: See Also | bronze Phosphor-bronze In Webster's Dictionary \Phos"phor-bronze`\, n. [Phosphor + bronze.]
(Metal.)
A variety of bronze possessing great hardness, elasticity,
and toughness, obtained by melting copper with tin phosphide.
It contains one or two per cent of phosphorus and from five
to fifteen per cent of tin.
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