Babbitt metal: Meaning and Definition of

Bab'bitt met"al

Pronunciation: [key]
— Metall. Metall.
  1. any of various alloys of tin with smaller amounts of antimony and copper, used as an antifriction lining for bearings.
  2. any of various similar alloys.
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