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Spelter

Noun

spel=ter

WORDNET DICTIONARY

spelter(n = noun.substance) - impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots);

Spelter, n. [Cf. LG. spialter, G. & D. spiauter. Cf. Pewter.].

Zinc; -- especially so called in commerce and arts. [1913 Webster]

Spelter, n. impure zinc, esp. for commercial purposes.

Etymology

corresp. to OF espeautre, MDu. speauter, G Spialter, rel. to PEWTER

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