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Spelter

Noun (Countable)

1. A zinc alloy used in the manufacture of cheap jewelry and ornaments.

Sample Sentence: She bought a beautiful necklace made of spelter.

Noun (Uncountable)

1. A common name for zinc.

Sample Sentence: The statue had started to show signs of corrosion due to exposure to spelter.

Adjective

1. Belonging to or characteristic of a specific locality.

Sample Sentence: The quaint little town has a spelter charm that attracts tourists.

Verb (Transitive)

1. To solder or make a joint by using spelter.

Sample Sentence: The plumber speltered the pipes to fix the leak.

Verb (Intransitive)

1. To become covered or encrusted with spelter.

Sample Sentence: The old machinery speltered over time, making it harder to dismantle.