Gunmetal

/ˈɡʌnmɛtəl/ noun

Definition

A bronze alloy traditionally used to make gun barrels and cannons, known for its strength and resistance to corrosion.

Etymology

Compound of 'gun' (Middle Dutch 'gonne') and 'metal' (from Latin 'metallum'). Named for its primary historical use in cannon and gun construction.

Kelly Says

Gunmetal is actually a brilliant material—it's a bronze alloy that was so good at resisting corrosion that the British Navy still uses it today, and the best gunmetal cannons from the 1700s are still functional.

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