"Kingston's metal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: After inventor James Pole Kingston (flourished mid-1800s). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Kingston's metal (uncountable)
  1. An alloy of tin, copper, and mercury, sometimes formerly used for the bearings and packings of machinery. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Kingston metal
    Sense id: en-Kingston's_metal-en-noun-0om8NaPV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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