superalloy

su·per·al·loy

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-al-oi]
- /ˈsu pərˌæl ɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-al-oi]
- /ˈsu pərˌæl ɔɪ/

Definitions of superalloy word

noun superalloy an alloy, often with a nickel, nickel-iron, or cobalt base, capable of withstanding very high temperatures, used in jet engines, rockets, etc. 1
noun superalloy any highly resistant and durable alloy, an alloy with excellent properties 0
noun superalloy an alloy that resists oxidation and can withstand high temperatures and stresses 0

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Origin of superalloy

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; super- + alloy

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Parts of speech for Superalloy

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superalloy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

superalloy usage trend in Literature

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