• A soft white alloy of variable composition (as a nine parts of tin to one of copper, or of fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction.
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any of several tin- or lead-based alloys used as bearing material for axles and crankshafts, based on the tin alloy invented in 1839 by Isaac Babbitt ... [5 related articles]
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An alloy of antimony, copper, and tin; used occasionally in dentistry. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Bab'bitt met`al [ From the inventor, Isaac
Babbitt of Massachusetts.] A soft white alloy of variable composition (as a nine parts of tin to one of copper, or of fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: bab′it Definitions: 1. an alloy of antimony, copper, and tin; used occasionally in dentistry.
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Babbitt metal is an antifriction metal alloy originally based on tin, antimony, and copper (50 parts tin, 5 parts of antimony and 1 part copper) but now often including lead. Various types of Babbitt alloy are produced, and used mainly in bearings. Babbitt metal was invented with the view of as far as possible obviating friction in the bearings of ...
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n] - an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony
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babbitt noun an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
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