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Ni-hard iron

Ni-hard iron

8.2
A strong iron with nickel added to resist wear in machine parts
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The machinery was constructed from Ni-hard iron to handle abrasive materials.

Examples

  • Engineers selected Ni-hard iron components to extend the lifespan of the crushers.

  • Due to its durability, Ni-hard iron is commonly used in mining equipment.

  • The factory uses Ni-hard iron for its machinery parts.

  • Many engineers prefer Ni-hard iron due to its durability.

  • Due to its durability, Ni-hard iron is commonly used in mining equipment.

  • Engineers selected Ni-hard iron components to extend the lifespan of the crushers.

  • The machinery was constructed from Ni-hard iron to handle abrasive materials.

Synonyms

Ni-hard
vsNi-hard iron
  • Specialized
9.9

A very hard iron made with nickel that does not wear easily and is used for machine parts

is the same alloy but uses a fuller more explicit name

Surface Forms

Ni-hard iron singular
Ni-hard irons plural

Morphology

Ni-hard + iron

The term is a straightforward composition: 'Ni-hard' denotes a nickel-containing, hard form of cast iron, and 'iron' names the metal, so the combined phrase denotes an iron alloy with added nickel for wear resistance. Although technical, this follows common English compound patterns (e.g., 'stainless steel'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings can reliably infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Ni-hard iron: The name Ni-hard iron comes from adding Ni, which is short for the metal 'nickel', to iron so the metal becomes hard and does not wear away easily. That's why 'Ni-hard iron' refers to iron made stronger to last longer in machines that rub or carry rough materials.