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pot metal

/pɒt ˈmɛtəl/

翻译: 一种廉价劣质合金,通常由锌、铅、铜、锡等废金属制成,用于铸造玩具、汽车零件或装饰品等廉价物品。质地脆且随时间易腐蚀。

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/pɒt ˈmɛtəl/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种廉价劣质合金,通常由锌、铅、铜、锡等废金属制成,用于铸造玩具、汽车零件或装饰品等廉价物品。质地脆且随时间易腐蚀。

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.

    zh劣质合金

    • 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.

    zh彩色玻璃

    • 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.