pig metal
/ˈpɪɡ ˌmɛt(ə)l/noun
Metal, usually iron, as it comes from a smelting furnace in the form of pigs.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. From pig + metal.
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