white metal

The term "white metal" can refer to certain alloys and materials with a light-colored appearance, as well as a specific genre in music.

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Definition

C1Metallurgy

(technical)A light-colored alloy often based on tin, lead, or antimony, commonly used for bearings and low-friction applications.

Example

  • White metal bearings are known for their durability and low friction.

B2Materials

(general)Any silvery or whitish metal or alloy, frequently used in jewelry, decorative items, and household objects.

Example

  • The candlesticks were made of a shiny white metal.

C1UK Auctions

(regional, technical)Silver items that do not bear an Assay Office mark, indicating they are not hallmarked as silver.

Example

  • The auction featured several pieces of white metal that were not hallmarked.

C1Music

(genre, informal)A subgenre of heavy metal music with Christian themes, contrasting with black metal.

Example

  • The band's new album is a great addition to the white metal genre.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white metal":

bare metalbase metalpot metalwhite tinblack metalhard metalyellow metalheavy metalsilver steelwhite goldwhite leadmetal shopexpanded metal