sterrometal

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek

Noun

sterrometal (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) An alloy of copper, zinc, tin, and iron, used in making cannon.
   • 1863, The Chemical News and Journal of Industrial Science:

     No surprise is, therefore, felt when we are told that a tube of sterrometal is capable of resisting a pressure of 763 atmospheres, a tube of wrought-iron of similar size and form giving way under 267 atmospheres.