type metal

Noun

countable uncountable

A metal alloy used in making types for traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting. It consists essentially of lead and antimony, often with a little tin, nickel, or copper.

Japanese Meaning

伝統的な活字製作（鋳版）や機械式組版に用いられる合金。 / 主に鉛とアンチモンを主体とし、少量の錫、ニッケル、銅が加えられることもある金属。 / 活字鋳造用の合金としての意味を持つ。

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The printer melted the old type metal to cast new sorts for the hand-operated press.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

印刷工は手動式のプレス用に新しい活字を鋳造するため、古い活字合金を溶かした。

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A metal alloy used in making types for traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting. It consists essentially of lead and antimony, often with a little tin, nickel, or copper.

type metals

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