duraluminium
Definition
Noun: - A strong, lightweight alloy: "duraluminium" is a type of aluminium alloy that is hardened by the addition of copper, magnesium, and manganese, and is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio. It is commonly used in aircraft and other engineering applications where durability and lightness are essential.
Usage Examples
- (The body of the plane was made of this strong alloy.)
- (They selected this metal for its favourable properties.)
Advanced Usage
"duraluminium sheet": a flat piece of this alloy used in manufacturing.
- The factory processed duraluminium sheets into panels for the new train. (They worked with flat pieces of the alloy.)
"duraluminium rivets": small fasteners made from this alloy, often used in aerospace assembly.
- The mechanics installed duraluminium rivets to hold the wing parts together. (They used small, strong fasteners made of the alloy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Duralumin (n): a common shorter form of "duraluminium," referring to the same alloy.
- Duralumin is widely used in the automotive industry for lightweight parts. (The shorter name for the alloy.)
Synonyms
- Alloy: a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements.
- Aluminium alloy: a specific category of metal mixtures based on aluminium.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms exist for this technical term.)