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Word: Nichrome
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: blend of nickel and chrome
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnʌɪkrəʊm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an alloy of nickel with chromium (10 to 20 per cent) and sometimes iron (up to 25 per cent), used chiefly in high-temperature applications such as electrical heating elements
Short Definition:alloy of nickel with chromium 10 to 20 per cent and sometimes iron up to 25 per cent
Examples:- Nichrome wire
