speiss

[ spahys ]

noun

, Metallurgy.

1. a product obtained in smelting certain ores, consisting of one or more metallic arsenides, as of iron or nickel.

speiss

/ spaɪs /

noun

1. the arsenides and antimonides that form when ores containing arsenic or antimony are smelted

Word History and Origins

Origin of speiss¹

First recorded in 1790–1800, speiss is from the German word Speise literally, food

Word History and Origins

Origin of speiss¹

C18: from German Speise food

Example Sentences

“They’re not very popular around here,” Speiss said with a laugh, “because that means like a 2 a.m. or 2:30 a.m. kickoff, which is pretty rough.”

From Seattle Times

“Raiders stuff has always been very popular,” Speiss said.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t know how popular he necessarily is, but he’s definitely a big name,” Speiss said.

From Seattle Times

“Is it likely? No,” said Tim Speiss, a partner with EisnerAmper’s personal wealth group.

From New York Times

Timothy Speiss, partner in charge of the personal wealth advisers group at EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, said that by 2017, the alternative minimum tax had affected more affluent people than the truly wealthy.

From New York Times