hot metal


nounPrinting.
  1. metallic type and printing elements produced by a casting machine; foundry type.

Origin of hot metal

1
First recorded in 1955–60
  • Also called hot 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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