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type metal
noun
- an alloy for making printing types, consisting chiefly of lead and antimony, and sometimes small quantities of tin, copper, etc.
type metal
noun
- printing an alloy of tin, lead, and antimony, from which type is cast
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of type metal1
First recorded in 1790–1800
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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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