speculum metal
spec·u·lum met·al
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spek-yuh-luh m met-l]
- /ˈspɛk yə ləm ˈmɛt l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spek-yuh-luh m met-l]
- /ˈspɛk yə ləm ˈmɛt l/
Definitions of speculum metal words
- noun speculum metal any of several bronze alloys with a high tin content, often containing other materials, as silver, brass, lead, zinc, or arsenic, used for making mirrors and reflectors. 1
- noun speculum metal a white hard brittle corrosion-resistant alloy of copper (55–70 per cent) and tin with smaller amounts of other metals. It takes a high polish and is used for mirrors, lamp reflectors, ornamental ware, etc 0
- noun speculum metal an alloy of copper and tin that will take a mirrorlike polish, used for making mirrors 0
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Origin of speculum metal
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800
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Parts of speech for Speculum metal
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speculum metal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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