"type metal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: type metals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} type metal (countable and uncountable, plural type metals)
  1. A metal alloy used in making types for traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting. It consists essentially of lead and antimony, often with a little tin, nickel, or copper. Wikipedia link: Type metal Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Alloys Translations (a metal alloy that is used in traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting): liteřina [feminine] (Czech), kirjasinmetalli (Finnish), clómhiotal [masculine] (Irish), metal tipográfico [masculine] (Spanish)

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