WHITEMETAL

White metal

The white metals are any of several light-colored alloys used as a base for plated silverware, ornaments or novelties, as well as any of several lead-based or tin-based alloys used for things like bearings, jewellery, miniature figures, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type.

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white metal

Noun

  1. Any tin- or lead-based alloy
  2. Silver that cannot be labeled as silver in the UK.
  3. Any silvery or whitish metal or alloy


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