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Britannia

8.7

A white metal used to make household items and tableware

noun
/brɪˈtæn.i.ə/

: Britannia

She inherited a set of Britannia tableware from her grandmother.

Examples

Collectors often seek out old candlesticks crafted from Britannia for their unique appearance.
The antique teapot was made of Britannia, giving it a silvery finish that never rusted.
This beautiful vase is made of Britannia metal.
Many antique shops sell Britannia items.
The antique teapot was made of Britannia, giving it a silvery finish that never rusted.
She inherited a set of Britannia tableware from her grandmother.
Collectors often seek out old candlesticks crafted from Britannia for their unique appearance.

Synonyms

pewter

vsBritannia

9 7.5

A gray metal made from tin mixed with other metals used for plates and decorations

is whiter and formulated for household and decorative tableware

Britannia metal

vsBritannia

9.9

Silvery white metal people make from tin mixed with small amounts of other metals used for tableware and decorative items

is the more general name for the same alloy used for household items

white metal

vsBritannia

Specialized

7.0

A silvery metal made from tin or lead used for bearings and moving machine parts

is the domestic alloy used for household items and tableware

Compounds

Britannia metal

9.9

Silvery white metal people make from tin mixed with small amounts of other metals used for tableware and decorative items

Surface Forms

Britannia singular

Britannias plural

Etymology

Britannia The name Britannia for the shiny metal comes from the old Latin name for Britain, the island, and was used to say the metal was 'from Britain' or had British quality. That's why the word is used for a pewter-like tableware metal.