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Meaning of type metal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A metal alloy used in making types for traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting. It consists essentially of lead and antimony, often with a little tin, nickel, or copper.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština liteřina
Español metal tipográfico
Suomi kirjakemetalli kirjasinmetalli
Gaeilge clómhiotal

CEFR level

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

type punning type safety type series type shit type site type species

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