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Babbitt metal

Definitions of Babbitt metal
  1. noun
    an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
    synonyms: babbitt
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    type of:
    alloy, metal
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
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