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spelter

Syllabification: (spel·ter)
Pronunciation: /ˈspeltər/
Definition of spelter

noun

  • commercial crude smelted zinc.
  • a solder or other alloy in which zinc is the main constituent.

Origin:

mid 17th century: compare with Old French espeautre, Middle Dutch speauter; related to pewter

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