white metal

noun

: any of several light-colored alloys used especially as a base for plated silverware and ornaments and novelties

: any of several lead-base or tin-base alloys (such as babbitt) used especially for bearings, fusible plugs, and type metal

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The pink and white metals are naturally the most exciting and valuable, which brings me to the present watch, part of the upcoming Exclusive Timepieces Auction by Monaco Legend Group on October 19th. —

Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Inside, at 7:20 p.m., a white metal curtain began mechanically closing down, sealing off all but one exit from the rally hall – a clear sign the former president was about to speak. —

Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 Only five are white metal – four platinum and one white gold. —

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024 The dancers wore white metal masks, green-and-white feathers and hoop skirts with tassels. —

Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for white metal