an alloy of low melting point consisting of tin with 5–10 per cent antimony, 1–3 per cent copper, and sometimes small quantities of zinc, lead, or bismuth: used for decorative purposes and for bearings
britannia metal in American English
[alsoB- m-]
an alloy consisting chiefly of tin, copper, and antimony, used in making tableware: it resembles pewter but is harder