English Explanatory Dictionary

Nitinol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Nitinol.

Word forms

Nitinol Nitinols

Etymology

Compound of the chemical symbols Ni (“nickel”) and Ti (“titanium”) + NOL (“Naval Ordnance Laboratory”).

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