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Rose's metal

Rose's metal noun: a fusible alloy with a low melting point, consisting of bismuth, lead, and tin.

Noun

Rose's metal (uncountable)

  1. A fusible alloy with a low melting point, consisting of bismuth, lead, and tin.

Origin of Rose's metal

Discovered by the German chemist Valentin Rose the Elder.

Questions about Rose's metal

What does Rose's metal mean?
Rose's metal means a fusible alloy with a low melting point, consisting of bismuth, lead, and tin.
What part of speech is Rose's metal?
Rose's metal is a noun.

Words near Rose's metal in the dictionary

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  10. Rose-Anne
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