Monell metal
- noun
- Specialized
:
metal Monell
- Because of its high resistance to corrosion, Monell metal is often used in chemical processing equipment.
Examples
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The engineer recommended using Monell metal for the heat exchanger due to its strength.
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The propeller was made from Monell metal to ensure durability in saltwater.
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The engineer recommended using Monell metal for the new project.
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Many manufacturers prefer Monell metals due to their durability.
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Because of its high resistance to corrosion, Monell metal is often used in chemical processing equipment.
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The propeller was made from Monell metal to ensure durability in saltwater.
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The engineer recommended using Monell metal for the heat exchanger due to its strength.
Synonyms
A strong metal made from nickel and copper that does not rust easily in salt water
Strong metal made from nickel and copper that resists seawater damage, used for ship parts and pipes
How Corrosion-Resistant
- Specialized
51
5.6
- Specialized
- Specialized
40
2.8
41
3.0
536
1.4
227
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Monell + metal
The first element 'Monell' is a proper name/trade name with no transparent lexical meaning, and 'metal' only indicates the category. Knowing the constituents does not let a B1 learner infer the specific composition or technical properties (Ni–Cu alloy), so the expression's meaning is lexicalized and unpredictable.
Etymology
Monell metal is named after Ambrose Monell, a businessman whose company first made a new mix of nickel and copper. Because the metal carried his name, Monell metal came to mean that strong, 'resistant to rust' alloy used for parts like engines and pipes.