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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

mixture go
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

alloy, metal go
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

copper-base alloy go
any alloy whose principal component is copper

bronze
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements

noun.substance

8 Subcategories

gunmetal go
a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water)
phosphor bronze go
a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus
alpha bronze go
an alloy of copper and tin that can be worked
bell metal go
bronze with 3 or 4 parts copper to 1 part tin
beryllium bronze go
a copper-base alloy containing beryllium
leaded bronze go
bronze to which 1-4% lead is added
nickel bronze go
a bronze containing up to 30% nickel
silicon bronze go
a bronze with 2-3% silicon that is resistant to corrosion