Definition of white metals:
(n) :
Any tin- or lead-based alloy (commonly used to make bearings, jewellery, toy soldiers, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type).
(n) :
Any silvery or whitish metal or alloy.
(n) :
(UK, auctions) Silver that cannot be labeled as silver in the UK because it does not bear an Assay Office hallmark.
(n) :
(music) Christian-themed heavy metal, as distinguished from black metal.