Babbitt metal

American  

Also babbitt metal,

noun

Metallurgy.

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.

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Babbitt metal British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Babbitt metal

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

Example Sentences

In some cases cast-iron boxes are cast with a receptacle for some soft metal, such as the various compound metals known under the general name of Babbitt metal.

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He has invented a process for making a substitute for Babbitt metal.”

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The pieces of the tail stock and tool rest support are fitted to the bars by means of Babbitt metal, the metal being poured first in one half and then in the other.

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Babbitt metal is also worked dry, ordinarily, although kerosene or turpentine is sometimes used when boring or reaming.

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Babbitt metal, used for journal bearings in machinery, contains the same metals in a different proportion together with a small percentage of copper.

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