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A 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel
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cupronickel
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Cupronickel (also known as copper-nickel ) is an alloy of copper that contains nickel and strengthening elements, such as iron and manganese . Despite its high copper content, cupronickel is silver in colour. Cupronickel is highly resistant to corrosion ...
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n. a 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel
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n. An alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel
Usage examples of cupronickel.
The Continentals tended to favour brass or even copper jackets, the Yanks went for steel or cupronickel, Minogue recalled vaguely.
The slugs tore at the railings, gouging out pieces of the cement, and Kerans fell as one of the cupronickel bullets struck his right leg just above the ankle.