hot metal
nounPrinting.
metallic type and printing elements produced by a casting machine; foundry type.
Origin of hot metal
1First recorded in 1955–60
- Also called hot type.
- Compare cold type.
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British Dictionary definitions for hot metal
hot metal
noun
metallic type cast into shape in the molten state
(as modifier): hot-metal printing
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