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alnico Definition

al·nico (al′ni kō′)

noun

any of various alloys of iron containing cobalt, nickel, aluminum, and occasionally copper, titanium, or niobium: used in making strong permanent magnets

Etymology: al(uminum) + ni(ckel) + co(balt)

alnico Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • magnet: Thanks to the use of a powerful alnico ring magnet ( 3 lbs.

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