Monel metal
- noun
- /məˈnɛl ˈmɛtəl/
- Specialized
- Engineers often select Monel metal for marine applications due to its corrosion resistance.
Examples
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Unlike ordinary steel, Monel metal does not rust easily in seawater.
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The valves were constructed from Monel metal to withstand harsh chemical environments.
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The engineer recommended using Monel metal for the project.
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Can you explain what Monel metal is?
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Engineers often select Monel metal for marine applications due to its corrosion resistance.
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The valves were constructed from Monel metal to withstand harsh chemical environments.
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Unlike ordinary steel, Monel metal does not rust easily in seawater.
Synonyms
1
8.9
Strong metal made from nickel and copper that resists seawater damage, used for ship parts and pipes
A strong metal made from nickel and copper that resists corrosion and is used for machines and equipment
How Corrosion-Resistant
- Specialized
49
5.6
- Specialized
- Specialized
42
2.8
27
3.0
591
1.4
326
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a simple named-noun construction: 'Monel' names a specific alloy and 'metal' is the generic category, so the meaning (a type of metal/alloy called Monel) is directly derivable from the parts. The pattern (proper name + noun) is compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.
Etymology
Monel metal was named after Ambrose Monell, a company leader, whose last name lost an 'l' to make 'Monel'. So Monel metal means a strong, rust-resistant mix of nickel and copper used for ship parts and valves.