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spiegeleisen

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːg(ə)lˌʌɪz(ə)n/

Definition of spiegeleisen

noun

[mass noun]
  • an alloy of iron and manganese, used in steel-making.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from Spiegel 'mirror' + Eisen 'iron'

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