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spelter

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. spelter (noun)
  2. spelter solder (noun)

spel·ter

noun \ˈspel-tər\

Definition of SPELTER

: zinc; especially : zinc cast in slabs for commercial use

Origin of SPELTER

probably alteration of Middle Dutch speauter
First Known Use: 1661

Other Metals and Metallurgy Terms

assay, bloom, bullion, ductile, ingot, malleable, patina, plate, temper, tensile

Rhymes with SPELTER

belter, melter, pelter, shelter, skelter, smelter, swelter, welter

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