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pot metal

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The metal from which iron pots are made, different from common pig iron.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

An alloy of copper with lead used for making large vessels for various purposes in the arts.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

A kind of stained glass, the colours of which are incorporated with the melted glass in the pot

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 4

Synonym of monkey metal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, especially, uncountable

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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Synonyms: monkey metal

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noun

Meaning 5

an alloy of copper and lead used especially for making large pots

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: alloy, metal

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noun

Meaning 6

cast iron used for making cooking wares

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: cast iron

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