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TYPE-METAL

\tˈa͡ɪpmˈɛtə͡l], \tˈa‍ɪpmˈɛtə‍l], \t_ˈaɪ_p_m_ˈɛ_t_əl]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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[Gr.] An alloy of lead and antimony, for making printing type.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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