noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a range of alloys of cobalt and chromium. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a very hard alloy of cobalt and chromium with cobalt as the principal ingredient; used to make cutting tools and for surfaces subject to heavy wear wordnet

Synonyms

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alloycobalt chromium alloyhard facing alloywear resistant alloy

Antonyms

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soft metalunhardened metal

Etymology

Brand name.