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Babbitt metal   /bˈæbɪt mˈɛtəl/   Listen
Babbitt metal

noun
1.
An alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction.  Synonym: babbitt.





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... instances the use of side check nuts is inconvenient, and in some it is impossible. One way of utilizing the nut as a set collar is to drill through its side for a set screw, place it on its screw, pour a little melted Babbitt metal, or drop a short, cold plug of it into the hole, tap the hole, and the tap will force ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 • Various


Words linked to "Babbitt metal" :   alloy, babbitt, metal


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