ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Duralumin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Duralumin is a noun meaning (metallurgy) An alloy of over 90% aluminium, 4% copper and traces of manganese, magnesium, iron and silicon, widely used in the aircraft industry.

Meaning

(metallurgy) An alloy of over 90% aluminium, 4% copper and traces of manganese, magnesium, iron and silicon, widely used in the aircraft industry.

Example Sentences

Each Talgo unit for R.E.N.F.E. consists of five sections, the bodies of which are made of duralumin and are carried on two resilient wheels, running in roller bearings and situated under the rear end of each section.

Word Forms

Synonyms for duralumin

Depending on context, synonyms include dural, duralum, duralium, duraluminum, duraluminium.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include duraluminum, duraluminium, magnalium, silumin, alnico, aluminide.

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