Associations to the word «Spelter»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SPELTER, noun. Impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots).

Wise words

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