Nitinol en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of the chemical symbols Ni (“nickel”) and Ti (“titanium”) + NOL (“Naval Ordnance Laboratory”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitinols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |