Albata

noun

1. An alloy consisting of a combination of nickel, zinc, and copper united in various proportions, often with antimony, iron, lead, tin, and silver.
2. A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks, teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See German silver, under german.
3. a white alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, once used to make cheap cutlery etc