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Nitinol

noun

Etymology

Compound of the chemical symbols Ni (“nickel”) and Ti (“titanium”) + NOL (“Naval Ordnance Laboratory”).

Definitions

  1. An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape…

    An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated.

  2. Alternative form of Nitinol.

    • There are also concerns about the durability of nitinol, an alloy made from nickel and titanium.

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