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spelter en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  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.

Forms

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spelters Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

spelterman

spelter en · VERB

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. To combine copper and metallic zinc to form an alloy.

Forms

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spelters Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
speltered Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
speltered Tense=Past lexicographic
speltering Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic