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britannia metal, silvery-white alloy alloy (ăl`oi, əloi`) [O. Fr. ..... Click the link for more information. of tin with antimony, copper, and sometimes bismuth and zinc. It is very similar in appearance to pewter, but is harder. It is used widely for the manufacture of tableware. |
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exclaimed Pott, with a motion of the hand, indicative of a strong desire to hurl the Britannia metal teapot at the head of the visitor. |
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