latten

• Liga de cobre e zinco (latão) em folhas finas, historicamente forjada e usada na fabricação de utensílios de igreja e outros objetos; também se refere ao próprio metal ou à folha desse metal.

A thin sheet of brass or a similar yellow alloy, historically hammered out and used for making church utensils and other items.

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1. Hammered brass alloyC2formalbritish

   A type of brass or similar yellow alloy that was hammered into thin sheets, historically used for making church utensils and decorative items.

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   • The medieval church had a beautiful latten candlestick on the altar.
   • Artisans would hammer latten into thin sheets for ornamental work.
   • The museum displayed a collection of latten vessels from the 14th century.