"Britannia metal" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Britannia metal (uncountable)
  1. An alloy of tin with copper and antimony, somewhat like pewter. Wikipedia link: Britannia metal Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Alloys, Antimony, Copper, Tin
    Sense id: en-Britannia_metal-en-noun-57eoV~vL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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