spelter

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

To combine copper and metallic zinc to form an alloy.

Synonyms

zinc

solder

crude zinc

brazing filler metal

spelter solder

zinc spelter

brazing alloy

Translations

ψευδάργυρος

çinko

tutya

Etymology

Related to, and perhaps derived from, Middle Dutch speauter. Possibly related to pewter.