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Definition of terne
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: an alloy of lead and tin typically in a ratio of four to one that is used as a coating in producing terneplate
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: terneplate
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“Terne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terne. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of terne was in 1891
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