NICHROME

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An alloy of nickel and chromium with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures; used for resistance heating elements

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("Nichrome" is a kind of...):

nickel-base alloy; nickel alloy (an alloy whose main constituent is nickel)

Domain usage:

trademark (a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product)

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