What is another word for duralumin?

Pronunciation: [djˈʊ͡əɹɐlˌuːmɪn] (IPA)

Duralumin is a metal known for its strength, light weight, and durability. It was invented in 1906 by Alfred Wilm in Germany and was widely used in aircraft construction during the World Wars. Some synonyms for duralumin include aluminum alloy, the term generally used today for duralumin, and Duralium, the trade name still used for certain aluminum-copper-magnesium alloys, although it has largely fallen into disuse. Another synonym is Dural, which is a shortened form of Duralumin, and is also used to refer to aluminum alloys that have similar properties. Additionally, some may refer to it simply as aircraft-grade aluminum.

What are the hypernyms for Duralumin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    alloy, aluminum alloy, metallic alloy.

What are the hyponyms for Duralumin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for duralumin (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Duralumin?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Duralumin

Are their motors made with sheet steel cylinders or with duralumin engine blocks?
"The Great Drought"
Sterner St. Paul Meek
All three must have duralumin cylinder blocks.
"The Great Drought"
Sterner St. Paul Meek
They were through, penetrating solid crystal, masonry, steel and duralumin girders.
"Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930"
Various

Word of the Day

multitasker
The word "multitasker" usually refers to someone who can perform different tasks simultaneously. However, there are several antonyms for this word, which describe the opposite type...