spelter

IPA: spˈɛɫtɝ

noun

  • (uncountable) zinc, often in blocks or ingot form.
  • (uncountable, countable) Zinc alloyed with another metal (especially copper), used as a solder.
  • (countable) An objet d'art made from zinc.

verb

  • To combine copper and metallic zinc to form an alloy.
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Examples of "spelter" in Sentences

  • Spelter is an obsolete word for zinc.
  • Spelter has a post office with ZIP code 26438.
  • I must query the equivalence between spelter and pewter.
  • The Kenricks also owned a spelter zinc works at nearby Copperas.

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