Field's metal

noun

A fusible eutectic alloy of bismuth, indium, and tin.

Meanings

nounField's metal (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA fusible eutectic alloy of bismuth, indium, and tin.

    Synonyms: Field's alloy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA fusible eutectic alloy of bismuth, indium, and tin.

Origin

Named after its inventor, Simon Quellen Field.

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