"speculum metal" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} speculum metal (uncountable)
  1. A mixture of around two-thirds copper and one-third tin making a white brittle alloy that can be polished into a highly reflective surface. Wikipedia link: speculum metal Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Alloys, Copper, Tin
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