babbitt metal

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbæbɪt ˌmɛtəl/

Noun

countable uncountable

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

軟質で白い合金。摩擦低減のために軸受に使用され、組成は可変（例：錫9、銅1や、錫50、アンチモン5、銅1など）。

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The old turbine's bearings were relined with babbitt metal to reduce friction and extend its service life.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古いタービンの軸受は、摩擦を減らして寿命を延ばすために軸受用の軟らかい白色合金で張り替えられた。

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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.

An elaborate test of six samples of babbitt metals was recently made in England by a Professor of Engineering, assisted by a metallurgist, which was published by a prominent engineering journal occupying six columns with charts, tables and photographs.

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babbitt metals

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