Type metal

noun

Definitions

1.nounA metal alloy used in making types for traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting. It consists essentially of lead and antimony, often with a little tin, nickel, or copper.

Synonyms

white metal hard metal bell metal pot metal monkey metal bellmetal metalline alloy base metal albion metal babbitt metal marine metal

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