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babbitting

babbitting

9.9
Lining a machine part that turns with soft metal so it moves smoothly and lasts longer
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : babbitting
  • Proper babbitting is essential for the longevity of heavy machinery bearings.

Examples

  • The mechanic performed babbitting to restore the worn bearing surface.

  • He specializes in babbitting for vintage automobile engines.

  • The process of babbitting is crucial in manufacturing engines.

  • He is skilled in babbitting various machine parts.

  • He specializes in babbitting for vintage automobile engines.

  • Proper babbitting is essential for the longevity of heavy machinery bearings.

  • The mechanic performed babbitting to restore the worn bearing surface.

How Lined

babbitting
  • Specialized
9.9
lining
46 2.2
coating
35 3.4

Surface Forms

babbitting singular
babbittings plural

Morphology

babbitting = babbitt (transparent) = babbitt + ing

A regular verbal base 'babbitt' plus the productive '-ing' nominalization yields the process of applying Babbitt metal; the meaning follows standard morphological rules.

Etymology

Babbitting comes from the inventor Isaac Babbitt, who made a soft alloy called Babbitt metal to 'line' machine bearings. So babbitting means covering a bearing with that metal to stop rubbing and reduce wear.