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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

CEFR level

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

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