The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Albata \Al*ba"ta\, n. [L. albatus, p. p. of albare to make
   white, fr. albus white.]
   A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks,
   teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See German
   silver, under German.
   [1913 Webster]