spelter
verbEtymology Related to, and perhaps derived from, Middle Dutch speauter. Possibly related to pewter.
1
To combine copper and metallic zinc to form an alloy.
spelter
nounEtymology Related to, and perhaps derived from, Middle Dutch speauter. Possibly related to pewter.
1
Usually zinc, often in blocks or ingot form.
2
Usually Zinc alloyed with another metal (especially copper), used as a solder.
3
Usually An objet d'art made from zinc.
- Derived terms
- spelterman