Spelter

/ˈspeltər/
noun

A type of zinc metal, sometimes used in making brass or as an alloy.

He used spelter to create the brass components for his sculpture.
Visual representation of "spelter" - A type of zinc metal, sometimes used in making brass or as an alloy.

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Technical

noun

A soft solder used in making stained glass, with a high zinc composition.

The artist melted spelter to join the colorful pieces of glass.
Visual representation of "spelter" - A soft solder used in making stained glass, with a high zinc composition.

Often appears as...

  • melt spelter
  • spelter solder

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A type of zinc metal, sometimes used in making brass or as an alloy.

He used spelter to create the brass components for his sculpture.
Visual representation of "spelter" - A type of zinc metal, sometimes used in making brass or as an alloy.

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A soft solder used in making stained glass, with a high zinc composition.

The artist melted spelter to join the colorful pieces of glass.
Visual representation of "spelter" - A soft solder used in making stained glass, with a high zinc composition.

Often appears as...

  • melt spelter
  • spelter solder

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "spelter"
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Industrial Material

Remember, 'spelter' refers to zinc in an industrial context, often linked to manufacturing.

Illustration for Industrial Material
The factory ordered a shipment of spelter for producing car parts.
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Not Pure Zinc

'Spelter' usually means zinc but may contain small amounts of other metals.

Illustration for Not Pure Zinc
The spelter used in this machinery has a small percentage of copper.
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Not for Food

Although zinc is a nutrient, 'spelter' is not safe to ingest as it's for industrial use.

Illustration for Not for Food
Keep in mind, spelter is not the kind of zinc you find in vitamins.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Industrial Material

Remember, 'spelter' refers to zinc in an industrial context, often linked to manufacturing.

Illustration for Industrial Material
The factory ordered a shipment of spelter for producing car parts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Pure Zinc

'Spelter' usually means zinc but may contain small amounts of other metals.

Illustration for Not Pure Zinc
The spelter used in this machinery has a small percentage of copper.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Food

Although zinc is a nutrient, 'spelter' is not safe to ingest as it's for industrial use.

Illustration for Not for Food
Keep in mind, spelter is not the kind of zinc you find in vitamins.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Industrial Material

Remember, 'spelter' refers to zinc in an industrial context, often linked to manufacturing.

Illustration for Industrial Material
The factory ordered a shipment of spelter for producing car parts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Pure Zinc

'Spelter' usually means zinc but may contain small amounts of other metals.

Illustration for Not Pure Zinc
The spelter used in this machinery has a small percentage of copper.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Food

Although zinc is a nutrient, 'spelter' is not safe to ingest as it's for industrial use.

Illustration for Not for Food
Keep in mind, spelter is not the kind of zinc you find in vitamins.
Visual representation of the word "Spelter"

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