Lipowitz's alloy

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Lipowitz's alloy (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of Wood's metal
    • 1912, Arthur Horseman Hiorns, Mixed metals or metallic alloys, page 343:
      Lipowitz's alloy is prepared by melting the constituents together, and well stirring with a stick of hard wood before pouring.