Babbitt metal


nounMetallurgy.
  1. any of various alloys of tin with smaller amounts of antimony and copper, used as an antifriction lining for bearings.

  2. any of various similar alloys.

Origin of Babbitt metal

1
1870–75, Americanism; named after Isaac Babbitt (1799–1862), American inventor

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How to use Babbitt metal in a sentence

  • It is such accidents as these that are prevented by the use of an easily-melted Babbitt metal.

    The Gasoline Motor | Harold Whiting Slauson
  • There seems to be much less wear between cast-iron and Babbitt metal than between bronze and Babbitt metal.

    Steam Turbines | Hubert E. Collins
  • Place putty over all the edges and pour melted Babbitt metal into the hole at the top.

  • It is often necessary in making things of Babbitt metal to core out some of the parts.

  • The jaws of the wrench are also formed to receive Babbitt metal linings which may be renewed as often as required.

British Dictionary definitions for Babbitt metal

Babbitt metal

noun
  1. any of a number of alloys originally based on tin, antimony, and copper but now often including lead: used esp in bearings: Sometimes shortened to: Babbitt

Origin of Babbitt metal

1
C19: named after Isaac Babbitt (1799–1862), American inventor

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