spelter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)

WordNet

Spel"ter noun
Etymology
Cf. LG. spialter, G. & D. spiauter. Cf. Pewter.
Definitions
  1. (Metal.) Zinc; -- especially so called in commerce and arts.

Webster 1913