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BRITANNIA-METAL

\bɹɪtˈani͡əmˈɛtə͡l], \bɹɪtˈani‍əmˈɛtə‍l], \b_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈa_n_iə_m_ˈɛ_t_əl]\

Definitions of BRITANNIA-METAL

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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brit-an'i-a-met'l, n. a metallic alloy largely used in the manufacture of spoons, &c.

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Davidson

n. A metallic compound or alloy, consisting of 100 parts of block-tin, with 8 of antimony, 2 of bismuth, and 2 of cooper.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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