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Meaning of babbitt metal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

babbitt metal

Pronunciation:/ˈbæbɪt ˌmɛtəl/

noun

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  1. A soft white alloy of variable composition (for example, nine parts of tin to one of copper, or fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction.

    Synonyms:babbitt