Meanings
nounmu-metal (uncountable)
alternative mumetal
- uncountableAn alloy with high magnetic permeability, consisting of nickel (77%) and iron (15%) with traces of copper and molybdenum.
Origin
From mu + metal; the Greek letter mu (μ) is a symbol for permeability.
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mu-metal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mu-metal
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