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Meaning of Kingston's metal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An alloy of tin, copper, and mercury, sometimes formerly used for the bearings and packings of machinery.

uncountable

Examples

“so remarkable was the difference between wood and brass; and Babbitt's soft metal, Kingston's metal, and other mixtures[…]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Kingstone Kingstonian Kingstown Kingstree Kingsvale Kingsville