Latten
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlætən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Latten is a noun meaning Sheet tin; iron plate, covered with tin.
Meaning
Sheet tin; iron plate, covered with tin.
More Meanings
- Any metal in thin sheets.
- (archaic or historical) An alloy of copper and tin, similar to bronze, with a sufficient portion of tin to make it a pewter-like color with yellowish tinge (rather than the brownish-gold color of bronze of higher copper content), once used in thin sheets and for domestic utensils and light-duty tools.
Word Forms
- lattens
- laton
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laton, pewter, bronze, pewtre, lead, albata.
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