phosphor bronze

noun

: a bronze of great hardness, elasticity, and toughness that contains a small amount of phosphorus

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As with those knives, the Helton has no plastics or resin-based composites, just premium metals like 6061 aluminum, stainless steel and phosphor bronze. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

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First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphor bronze was in 1875

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“Phosphor bronze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphor%20bronze. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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