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tin plague

/tɪn pleɪɡ/

翻译: 锡疫是指金属锡在低温下自发转变为脆性非金属粉末的现象,又称锡病或锡瘟。该现象历史上曾导致寒冷气候中的锡制品(如纽扣和管风琴管)损坏。

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/tɪn pleɪɡ/C2formalscientific已废弃
  • zh锡疫是指金属锡在低温下自发转变为脆性非金属粉末的现象,又称锡病或锡瘟。该现象历史上曾导致寒冷气候中的锡制品(如纽扣和管风琴管)损坏。

An archaic term referring to the spontaneous transformation of metallic tin into a brittle, non-metallic powder at low temperatures, also known as tin pest or tin disease. This phenomenon historically caused the disintegration of tin objects, such as buttons and organ pipes, in cold climates.

  1. Tin PestC2formal

    A spontaneous, irreversible transformation of metallic tin into a brittle, non-metallic powder at low temperatures, caused by a change in its crystal structure.

    zh锡疫

    • The tin plague destroyed the antique pewter tankards stored in the cold cellar.
    • Historians believe the tin plague contributed to the failure of Napoleon's Russian campaign by disintegrating uniform buttons.
    • Museum curators must carefully control temperature to prevent the tin plague from affecting their collections.