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gunmetal

 
(′gən′med·əl)

(metallurgy) Bronze composed of copper and tin in proportions of 9:1, formerly used to make cannons. Any metal or alloy from which guns are made. Any metal or alloy treated to give the appearance of black, tarnished copper-alloy gunmetal.


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