Spelter (Noun)
Meaning
Impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Historically, spelter was used to make various types of metal items such as plates, utensils, and other household goods.
- The factory produced large quantities of spelter, which was then sold to different manufacturers for further processing.
- Due to the presence of lead, spelter posed significant health risks to those who worked closely with it.
- Manufacturers began to avoid using spelter in favor of purer zinc sources as awareness of its risks grew.
- In some industries, spelter ingots were still used for specific applications where their unique properties were beneficial.