misch metal

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mish]
- /mɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mish]
- /mɪʃ/

Definitions of misch metal words

noun misch metal a pyrophoric alloy, containing approximately 50 percent cerium and 45 percent lanthanum, made from a mixture of various rare-earth chlorides by electrolysis. 1
noun misch metal alloy of cerium and other rare earth metals 0
noun misch metal an alloy of cerium and other rare earth metals, used esp as a flint in cigarette lighters 0
noun misch metal an alloy consisting of various rare-earth elements, esp. cerium and lanthanum, used in lighter flints, vacuum tubes, etc. 0

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Origin of misch metal

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < German Mischmetall, equivalent to misch(en) to mix + Metall metal

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misch metal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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