pot metal

• Liga metálica barata e de baixa qualidade, geralmente feita de sucata como zinco, chumbo, cobre e estanho, usada para fundir objetos de baixo custo como brinquedos, peças automotivas ou itens decorativos. É conhecida por ser frágil e propensa à corrosão com o tempo.

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.

   Liga metálica de baixa qualidade

   • 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.

   Vidro colorido

   • 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.