fusible metal

/ˌfjuzəbəl ˌmɛdl/
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Other forms: fusible metals

Definitions of fusible metal
  1. noun
    an alloy with a low melting point and used as solder and in safety plugs and sprinkler fuses
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    type of:
    alloy, metal
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
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