brass alloy
[/bræs əˈlɔɪ/]
nounpl: brass alloys
liga de latão
1. A metallic mixture composed primarily of copper and zinc, sometimes with additional elements for specific properties
Brass alloy is commonly used in plumbing fixtures due to its corrosion resistance.
Liga de latão é comumente usada em acessórios de encanamento devido à sua resistência à corrosão.
2. An engineered metal composition designed to achieve desired mechanical, thermal, or acoustic properties
The manufacturer selected a special brass alloy for the musical instrument to enhance its tonal quality.
O fabricante selecionou uma liga de latão especial para o instrumento musical para melhorar sua qualidade tonal.
Brass alloys hold significant importance in both Brazilian and American industrial sectors. In Brazil, they are extensively used in the automotive and plumbing industries, particularly in São Paulo's manufacturing hub. In the USA, brass alloys are historically important in musical instrument manufacturing and military applications. The term is primarily technical and appears in engineering, metallurgy, and manufacturing contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
worth its weight in brass
getting down to brass tacks (idiom using brass but not specifically about alloy)
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