Babbitt's metal

English Etymology See en babbitt metal. Pronunciation en /ˈbæbɪts ˌmɛtəl/ RP en /ˈbæbɪts ˌmɛtəl/ [-ɾəl] GA en Bab bitt's me tal Noun ~ en babbitt metal. en Journal of the Franklin Institute 234 1878 The supposed superiority of brass or Babbitt's metal lined boxes over iron boxes, in positions very liable to heating, lies in their greater softness and conductivity for heat. April Crank Pins and Journals William D. Marks en Aluminum World 29 1897 In 1839 Isaac Babbitt, a goldsmith of Boston, Mass., discovered the alloy known as Babbitt's metal which is used the world over in bearings of machinery. en The Foundry 130 1899 So-called Babbitt's metals made principally of lead, and weighing six ounces per cubic inch, are dear at any price, when compared with the tin Babbitt's metals which weight but 4¼ ounces per cubic inch, and never heat or cut journals. Importance of Good Bearing Metals Anagrams en aabbbeilmsttt Babbitt metals babbitt metals en eponyms en Alloys