nimonic alloy
/ (nɪˈmɒnɪk) /
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noun
any of various nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures, as in gas turbine blades
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Word Origin for nimonic alloy
C20: from ni (ckel) + mo (lybdenum) + -ic
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