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 alpha-beta brass alpha-beta brass /ˌælfə ˈbeɪtə ˈbɹæs/

noun

  1. A brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products  ( alpha-beta brass , Muntz metal , yellow metal )
    a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products


 submersible submersible /səbˈmɝːsɪbəl/

adjective

  1. Capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged  ( submergible , submersible )
    capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
     A submersible pump
    a submersible pump
     A submergible electric frying pan
    a submergible electric frying pan

noun

  1. A warship designed to operate under water  ( submersible , submersible warship )
    a warship designed to operate under water
  2. An apparatus intended for use under water  ( submersible )
    an apparatus intended for use under water


 cylinder lock cylinder lock /ˈsɪlɪndər lɑːk/

noun

  1. A lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate  ( cylinder lock )
    a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate
     The main door had a cylinder lock for added security.
    The main door had a cylinder lock for added security.


 associate professor associate professor /əˈsoʊʃiːət prəˈfɛsər/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] A teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor  ( senior lecturer [British] , associate professor [ N. American] )
    a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor
     Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.
    Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.