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Nov 27, 2009
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Bab'bitt met"al



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. Also,bab'bitt met"al,bab'bitt.

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