tin whisker en · NOUN
Etymology
From tin + whisker, from being first observed with tin alloys.
Meanings
- One of the thin, whisker-like protrusions that project out of tin surfaces (especially found on electroplated tin), which are crystalline and electrically conductive.
- (broadly) The same phenomenon found with other metals with low melting points.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tin whiskers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
whisker (tin) · zinc whisker · whisker (metals)
Synonyms
whisker (metals)