white metal

plural white metals

1. countableuncountableAny tin- or lead-based alloy (commonly used to make bearings, jewellery, toy soldiers, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type).
2. UKcountableuncountableauctionsSilver that cannot be labeled as silver in the UK because it does not bear an Assay Office hallmark.
3. countableuncountableAny silvery or whitish metal or alloy.
4. countableuncountableentertainmentChristian-themed heavy metal, as distinguished from black metal.