superalloy

American  

[soo-per-al-oi] / ˈsu pərˌæl ɔɪ /

noun

1. an alloy, often with a nickel, nickel-iron, or cobalt base, capable of withstanding very high temperatures, used in jet engines, rockets, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of superalloy

First recorded in 1945–50; super- + alloy

Example Sentences

The bolts are made of a superalloy called Inconel, made roughly once a year in only a handful of mills in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023

PTC is separately expanding capacity of titanium and superalloy castings tenfold by 2025.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023

The SuperDraco engine chamber was printed in Inconel, a superalloy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2016

Under the deal, New York-based Alcoa will supply advanced nickel-based superalloy, titanium and aluminum components for engines and for engine parts made by GE.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2016