type metal

American  

noun

1. an alloy for making printing types, consisting chiefly of lead and antimony, and sometimes small quantities of tin, copper, etc.

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type metal British  

noun

1. printing an alloy of tin, lead, and antimony, from which type is cast

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Etymology

Origin of type metal

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

It is used in some metallic alloys, as type metal and bell metal, and also for medical preparations, which are in general emetics or cathartics.

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The thread on the spindle should be rather coarse, so that wooden or type metal face plates and chucks may be used.

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The back of this thin sheet is then covered with molten lead or type metal to fill up any depressions and to give it sufficient strength.

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Shaded portion represents type metal filling aperture in the mold.

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The relief may be transferred to plaster of Paris, and from this may be made a plate in type metal.

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