DURALUMIN

Duralumin

(noun) an aluminum-based alloy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

duralumin (countable and uncountable, plural duralumins)

an alloy of over 90% aluminium, 4% copper and traces of manganese, magnesium, iron and silicon, widely used in the aircraft industry

Synonyms

• dural

• duralum, duralium

• duraluminum, duraluminium

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