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delta metal

delta metal noun: a brass alloy consisting of copper (55%), zinc (41-43%) and iron (1-3%), with the balance consisting of various other metals. The proportions used make the material harder and suitable for valves and bearings.

Noun

delta metal (uncountable)

  1. A brass alloy consisting of copper (55%), zinc (41-43%) and iron (1-3%), with the balance consisting of various other metals. The proportions used make the material harder and suitable for valves and bearings.

delta metal meaning in Tamil

delta metal in Tamil

தெலுத்தாவுலோகம்

Origin of delta metal

The three metals are symbolised by the triangular (delta) shape.

Questions about delta metal

What does delta metal mean?
Delta metal means a brass alloy consisting of copper (55%), zinc (41-43%) and iron (1-3%), with the balance consisting of various other metals. The proportions used make the material harder and suitable for valves and bearings.
What is delta metal in Tamil?
Delta metal in Tamil is தெலுத்தாவுலோகம். See Delta metal meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is delta metal?
Delta metal is a noun.

Words near delta metal in the dictionary

  1. delta hinges
  2. delta iron
  3. delta irons
  4. delta male
  5. delta males
  6. delta metal
  7. delta notation
  8. delta particle
  9. delta particles
  10. delta ray
  11. delta rays

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