zircoloy

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noun

An alloy of zirconium with tin, chromium and nickel, widely used, especially in the nuclear power industry, for its heat- and corrosion-resistant properties

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounzircoloy (uncountable)

alternative zircaloy

  1. uncountableAn alloy of zirconium with tin, chromium and nickel, widely used, especially in the nuclear power industry, for its heat- and corrosion-resistant properties
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