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Babbitt Metal.
Babbitt Metal - as a noun
An alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
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babbittExample Sentences
"The crankshaft bearings are made of babbitt metal."
"Automotive engines often use babbitt metal in their bearings."
"The turbine bearings were lubricated with babbitt metal."
"The quality of the babbitt metal greatly affects the performance of the bearing."
"Traditional babbitt metal is made through a casting process."