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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Babbitt metal, babbittnoun

    an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction

Wiktionary

  1. babbitt metalnoun

    A soft white alloy of variable composition (as a nine parts of tin to one of copper, or of fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction.

  2. Etymology: Named after inventor Isaac Babbitt.

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  1. babbitt metal

    Babbitt metal is a soft alloy composed primarily of tin, antimony, and copper. It is used as a bearing surface due to its low measure of friction with other metals. This alloy is also known for its resistance to galling, high conformability, and outstanding embeddability. Named after its inventor, Isaac Babbitt, it is commonly used in engines, turbines, and electric motors among other applications.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Babbitt metal

    a soft white alloy of variable composition (as a nine parts of tin to one of copper, or of fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of babbitt metal in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of babbitt metal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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