Definitions
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- noun An alloy of
nickel andtitanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Naval Ordinance Laboratory, the alloy was commercialized under the name Nitinol, an acronym capturing its elemental components and its provenance.
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Naval Ordinance Laboratory, the alloy was commercialized under the name Nitinol, an acronym capturing its elemental components and its provenance.
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These hinges are made of a 'smart' metal alloy of nickel and titanium called Nitinol, which can 'remember', returning to an initial shape after being warmed and then bent.
Scientific American 2010
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Their research centres on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a super-elastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
India eNews 2009
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They focused on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
Medindia Health News 2009
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They focussed on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
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Their research centers on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Their research centres on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a super-elastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Their research centers on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Their research centers on stents that incorporate a material known as Nitinol, a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy that has the ability to be deformed and to recover its original shape upon heating.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
ruzuzu commented on the word Nitinol
If they ever figure out how to make mobots out of this stuff, I'd bet humanity would be toast.
April 20, 2011
yarb commented on the word Nitinol
I want a bike made out of this.
April 20, 2011
dontcry commented on the word Nitinol
I want a butt made out of this.
April 20, 2011
yarb commented on the word Nitinol
Ha ha!
April 20, 2011