Spelter
/ˈspeltər/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Material
Remember, 'spelter' refers to zinc in an industrial context, often linked to manufacturing. 
The factory ordered a shipment of spelter for producing car parts.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pure Zinc
'Spelter' usually means zinc but may contain small amounts of other metals. 
The spelter used in this machinery has a small percentage of copper.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Food
Although zinc is a nutrient, 'spelter' is not safe to ingest as it's for industrial use. 
Keep in mind, spelter is not the kind of zinc you find in vitamins.
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