terne
terne
[təːn]
noun
[təːn]
noun
- [mass noun](亦作 terne metal)a lead alloy containing about 20 per cent tin and often some antimony
铅锡合金
■(亦作 terne plate)thin sheet iron or steel coated with this
镀铅锡薄钢（或铁）板
- mid 19th cent. (denoting terne plate): probably from French terne 'dull, tarnished'
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