Stellite
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A very hard metal alloy made from cobalt and chromium used for blades and tools that must resist wear
- noun
- /ˈstɛlɪt/
- Specialized
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Stellite
- They chose Stellite for the drill bits because of its resistance to wear in metalworking applications.
Examples
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Due to its hardness, Stellite is often used in manufacturing components that endure extreme conditions.
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The engineer designed the cutting tool with Stellite to enhance its durability.
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One of our scanning stellites picked up some unexpected signals out of the Mojave Desert.
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Etymology
Stellite may come from the Latin stella 'star', a name chosen to suggest shine and strength. That's why Stellite refers to a very hard metal alloy that stays sharp and resists wear.