white metal

noun

1. any of various light-colored alloys, as Babbitt metal or Britannia metal.

white metal

noun

1. any of various alloys, such as Babbitt metal, used for bearings Also calledantifriction metal

Word History and Origins

Origin of white metal¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Mr. Sauer quickly caught sight of a white metal object leaning against the branch of a cedar tree.

From New York Times

He had a rounded bald head, a sleek white metal frame, and a forbidding scowl.

From Literature

Later this month, Benchmark, a data and information provider, will start publishing a sustainable lithium price that tracks what automakers have been willing to pay for ESG-friendly supplies of the white metal.

From Reuters

Its stark white metal exterior feels downright extraterrestrial when juxtaposed with the trees and nature surrounding it.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a handrail leading up the concrete stairs, lined with thin white metal bars that have rusted in places, reddish-brown flecks peeking through the chipped paint.

From Literature