silicon bronze
noun
Simple meaning
A copper alloy composed mainly of copper, and usually 1.5 or 3 percent silicon.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪləkənbˈɹɑnz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A copper alloy composed mainly of copper, and usually 1.5 or 3 percent silicon.
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This meaning: A copper alloy composed mainly of copper, and usually 1.5 or 3 percent silicon.
Used this way, silicon bronze is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
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