Monel metal

American

[moh-nel] / moʊˈnɛl /

Trademark.

a brand of alloy consisting mainly of nickel and copper.

Monel metal British

/ mɒˈnɛl /

noun

any of various silvery corrosion-resistant alloys containing copper (28 per cent), nickel (67 per cent), and smaller quantities of such metals as iron, manganese, and aluminium

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Etymology

Origin of Monel metal

C20: named after A. Monell (died 1921), president of the International Nickel Co, New York, which introduced the alloys

Example Sentences

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A recently-discovered copper alloy is known as monel metal.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various

This motor has cast iron cylinders with monel metal jackets, overhead inclined valves operated by means of two rocker arms, push-and-pull rods from the central cam-shaft located in the crank-case.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

Rings for coffee-urn bags should be made of tinned copper, monel metal, or aluminum.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

Another ounce of prevention for the latter is considered by many to be the sink lined with monel metal.

From If You're Going to Live in the Country by Lieberman, Frank

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