SPECULUM METAL


Meaning of SPECULUM METAL in English

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. Also called speculum, speculum alloy .

[ 1790-1800 ]

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