pot metal

• Tipo de aleación barata y de baja calidad, generalmente hecha de chatarra metálica como zinc, plomo, cobre y estaño, utilizada para fundir artículos económicos como juguetes, piezas de automóvil o adornos. Conocida por su fragilidad y tendencia a corroerse con el tiempo.

A type of inexpensive, low-quality alloy, typically made from scrap metals like zinc, lead, copper, and tin, used for casting inexpensive items such as toys, automotive parts, or decorative objects. It is known for being brittle and prone to corrosion over time.

1. Low-quality alloyC1formal

   A cheap, low-grade alloy, often made from scrap metals, used for casting inexpensive items.

   Metal de baja calidad

   • The figurine was made of pot metal and quickly tarnished.
   • Collectors avoid pot metal because it is brittle and prone to cracking.
   • Old car parts were sometimes cast from pot metal.

2. Colored glassC1formal

   A type of glass, often used in stained glass windows, that is colored throughout the material rather than painted on the surface.

   Vidrio de color en masa

   • The artist used pot metal glass to create vibrant colors in the window.
   • Pot metal glass is prized for its deep, consistent hues.
   • The restoration required finding authentic pot metal glass from the 19th century.