Babbitt metal

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noun Metallurgy.

any of various alloys of tin with smaller amounts of antimony and copper, used as an antifriction lining for bearings.

any of various similar alloys.

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Also babbitt metal, babbitt.

Origin of Babbitt metal

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

Words nearby Babbitt metal

Babashoff, babassu, babassu oil, Babbage, babbitt, Babbitt metal, Babbittry, babble, babbler, babbling, babbling brook

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How to use Babbitt metal in a sentence

It is such accidents as these that are prevented by the use of an easily-melted babbitt metal.
The Gasoline Motor|Harold Whiting Slauson
There seems to be much less wear between cast-iron and babbitt metal than between bronze and babbitt metal.
Steam Turbines|Hubert E. Collins
Place putty over all the edges and pour melted babbitt metal into the hole at the top.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
It is often necessary in making things of babbitt metal to core out some of the parts.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various

The jaws of the wrench are also formed to receive babbitt metal linings which may be renewed as often as required.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II|Joshua Rose

British Dictionary definitions for Babbitt metal

Babbitt metal

noun

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

Word Origin for Babbitt metal

C19: named after Isaac Babbitt (1799–1862), American inventor

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