nimonic alloy

/ (nɪˈmɒnɪk) /

noun

any of various nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures, as in gas turbine blades

Nearby words

nimiety, niminy-piminy, nimitz, nimitz, admiral chester, nimitz, chester william, nimonic alloy, nimps, nimrod, nimrud, nimwegen, nimzo-indian

Word Origin for nimonic alloy

C20: from ni (ckel) + mo (lybdenum) + -ic

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