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pewter    音标拼音: [pj'utɚ]
n. 白蜡;白蜡制器;金钱

白蜡;白蜡制器;金钱

pewter
n 1: any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other
metals (especially lead)

Pewter \Pew"ter\ (p[=u]"t[~e]r), n. [OE. pewtyr, OF. peutre,
peautre, piautre: cf. D. peauter, piauter, It. peltro, Sp. &
Pg. peltre, LL. peutreum, pestrum. Cf. {Spelter}.]
1. A hard, tough, but easily fusible, alloy, originally
consisting of tin with a little lead, but afterwards
modified by the addition of copper, antimony, or bismuth.
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2. Utensils or vessels made of pewter, as dishes, porringers,
drinking vessels, tankards, pots.
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Note: Pewter was formerly much used for domestic utensils.
Inferior sorts contain a large proportion of lead.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Pewter - Wikipedia
    Pewter ( ˈ p juː t ər ) is a malleable metal alloy consisting of tin (85–99%), antimony (approximately 5–10%), copper (2%), [1] bismuth, [2] and sometimes silver [3] In the past, it was an alloy of tin and lead , but most modern pewter, in order to prevent lead poisoning , is not made with lead
  • What Is Pewter? Composition and Safety - Science Notes and . . .
    However, pewter rapidly oxidizes to a gray patina (antimony pewter) or nearly black patina (lead pewter) People have used pewter to make practical and decorative items since the Bronze Age (c 1450 BC)
  • About pewter | The Pewter Society
    Pewter is an attractive metal which has been used for the production of household and other items in Britain since Roman times It is an alloy consisting mostly of tin which has been mixed with small amounts of other metals such as copper, lead or antimony to harden it and make it more durable
  • Pewter: What It Is, Properties, Importance, Uses, and . . .
    Pewter's unique characteristics are that it is cheap and malleable, which leads it to be used in jewelry, tableware, and decorative pieces This article will discuss pewter, its properties, importance, uses, advantages, as well as disadvantages What Is Pewter? Pewter is a dull gray alloy metal that is predominantly made of tin
  • Pewter | Metalworking, Casting, Finishing | Britannica
    pewter, tin-based alloy used as a material from which domestic utensils were fashioned A brief treatment of pewter follows For full treatment, see metalwork: Pewter The use of pewter dates back at least 2,000 years to Roman times Ancient pewter contained about 70 percent tin and 30 percent lead
  • Pewter: Composition, Types, Uses, Advantages, Disadvantages
    Pewter is an antique alloy discovered in ancient Egypt and Rome The ancient version of pewter differed from modern variants in that it contained lead, whereas antimony and copper are now used instead Pewter is unique in that it is inexpensive and pliable, making it ideal for use in jewelry, tableware, and decorative pieces
  • Antique and Collectible Pewter - A Guide to Researching
    Learn about antique and collectible pewter and how to research them with this informative article Discover the history, value, and care of pewter pieces, and how to identify authentic pieces Whether you are a serious collector or simply appreciate the beauty of these pieces, this article is a valuable resource for anyone interested in pewter





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