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.
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