Look up: nichrome

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   Nichrome
   [n] - (trademark) a nickel-chromium alloy with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures
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   nichrome
   An alloy of nickel and chrome. It resists the flow of electricity and heats up in the process. Nichrome wire is used in hot wire cutters.
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   Nichrome
   noun 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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   Nichrome
   `Nichrome` is a brand name for a nickel-chromium resistance wire, a non-magnetic alloy of nickel and chromium. A common alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium, but there are many others to accommodate various applications. It is silvery-grey in colour, is corrosion resistant, and has a high melting point of about 1400 ðC. Due to its relatively high resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures, it is widely used in heating elements, ...
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   nichrome
   (from the article `diesel engine`) ...megapascals (203 pounds per square inch) did not provide a high enough temperature to ignite the fuel charge when starting. Ignition was ...
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   Nichrome
   An alloy of nickel and chromium drawn into a wire of varying gauges typically used to heat a pyrogen to ignition with the application of sufficient voltage and amperage.
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