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GILDING METAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Metal alloy of 90-95% copper and the remainder zinc.

OBS

It is used extensively for the manufacture of bullet jackets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Alliage à 90-95 % de cuivre et le reste de zinc.

OBS

On s'en sert beaucoup pour fabriquer le blindage des balles.

OBS

laiton rouge : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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