bearing metal
- noun
- Specialized
:
metal de cojinete
- The mechanic replaced the worn bearing metal to restore smooth operation to the engine.
Examples
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Modern turbines require high-quality bearing metal for reliable, long-term performance.
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If the bearing metal fails, severe damage to machinery can occur.
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The engine requires high-quality bearing metal.
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Many machines are made with bearing metals for durability.
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Modern turbines require high-quality bearing metal for reliable, long-term performance.
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If the bearing metal fails, severe damage to machinery can occur.
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The mechanic replaced the worn bearing metal to restore smooth operation to the engine.
Synonyms
A silvery metal made from tin or lead used for bearings and moving machine parts
A soft metal made from tin and small amounts of other metals used to line bearings to reduce friction
A soft metal made from tin and other metals that lines bearings in machines to reduce rubbing
How Durable
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1
5.6
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an alloy used for making machine bearings' is directly derivable from combining 'bearing' (a part that enables smooth rotation) with 'metal' (a metallic material): it transparently names the metal used for bearings. Although technical, this noun–noun compositional pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
The phrase bearing metal comes from the simple picture of a metal ring called a bearing that 'carries' a heavy, spinning part. So bearing metal means the special mix of metal made to carry weight and reduce rubbing in machines.