pewter

• Nom désignant un alliage à base d'étain, souvent mêlé de petites quantités d'autres métaux, utilisé traditionnellement pour fabriquer de la vaisselle et des objets décoratifs.

A noun referring to any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals, especially lead, often used for making tableware and decorative items.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   A malleable metal alloy composed primarily of tin, often mixed with small amounts of copper, antimony, or bismuth, and historically with lead.

   alliage d'étain (étain allié)

   • The antique shop sold a beautiful pewter tankard.
   • Pewter was commonly used for tableware in medieval times.
   • Modern pewter is lead-free and safe for food use.