noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative form of Nitinol. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

   "There are also concerns about the durability of nitinol, an alloy made from nickel and titanium."

Example

More examples

"There are also concerns about the durability of nitinol, an alloy made from nickel and titanium."

Etymology

Compound of the chemical symbols Ni (“nickel”) and Ti (“titanium”) + NOL (“Naval Ordnance Laboratory”).

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