Babbitt

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbæbɪt/

Noun

alt-of countable dated uncountable

(dated) Alternative letter-case form of babbitt (“a soft white alloy of variable composition (for example, nine parts of tin to one of copper, or fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction”)

Japanese Meaning

（時代遅れの意味）軸受けに用いられる、摩擦を減らすための、柔らかい白色合金。合金の組成は可変で、たとえば錫９に銅１、または錫５０にアンチモン５と銅１などがある。

What is this buttons?

The mechanic poured fresh Babbitt into the bearing shell to reduce friction on the vintage pump.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

整備士は、ヴィンテージポンプの摩擦を減らすために、軸受けに新しい軟らかい白色の合金を注いだ。

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Figure 2 represents a top plan of the "Babbitting" jig, placed in or upon a cast-iron frame, preparatory to the pouring or casting of the "Babbitt" or other soft metal on to or around its journals, to form journal bearings in said cast-iron frame.

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