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noun
A fusible alloy consisting of (in ascending order by amount in the composition) cadmium, tin, lead, and bismuth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: Lipowitz's alloy
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a fusible alloy that is half bismuth plus lead, tin, and cadmium; melts at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Wood's alloy
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: alloy, metal
History
Named after Barnabas Wood, American dentist and inventor.
