English Explanatory Dictionary

mischmetal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alloy of rare earth elements containing about 50% cerium and 50% lanthanum, neodymium, and similar elements used especially as a flint in cigarette lighters

Word forms

mischmetal mischmetals misch metal

Etymology

German mixed metal

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