"sterrometal" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sterrometal (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) An alloy of copper, zinc, tin, and iron, used in making cannon. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-sterrometal-en-noun-ETVkfk~H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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