spelter
Zinc, often in blocks or ingot formZinc, often in blocks or ingot form.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)Zinc, often in blocks or ingot form.
impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)
(countable, uncountable, usually)Zinc alloyed with another metal (especially copper), used as a solder.
(countable, usually)An objet d'art made from zinc.
Origin
Related to, and perhaps derived from, Middle Dutch speauter. Possibly related to pewter.Related to, and perhaps derived from, Middle Dutch speauter. Possibly related to pewter.
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Forms
plural: speltersWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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