misch metal

A form of mischmetal — An alloy of rare earth elements containing about 50% cerium and 50% lanthanum, neodymium, and similar elements used especially as a flint in cigarette lighters

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Meanings

nounmisch metal (countable and uncountable, plural misch metals)

plural misch metals

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of mischmetal.
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