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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Nichromenoun

    an alloy of nickel and chromium with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures; used for resistance heating elements

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  1. Nichromenoun

    An alloy of nickel and chromium, typically 80% nickel and 20% chromium, used to make heating elements.

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  1. Nichrome

    Nichrome (also known as NiCr, nickel-chromium or chromium-nickel) is a family of alloys of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements) commonly used as resistance wire, heating elements in devices like toasters, electrical kettles and space heaters, in some dental restorations (fillings) and in a few other applications. Patented in 1906 by Albert Marsh (US patent 811,859), nichrome is the oldest documented form of resistance heating alloy. A common nichrome alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium by mass, but there are many other combinations of metals for various applications.

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  1. nichrome

    Nichrome is a type of alloy that is made from nickel, chromium, and often iron or other elements. It is primarily used for its resistance to heat and corrosion, making it ideal for use in a variety of applications such as electrical heating elements in appliances and a variety of other industrial processes. This material is favored for its high melting point, stability at high temperatures and its ability to resist oxidation.

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  1. Nichrome

    Nichrome is a non-magnetic alloy of nickel, chromium, and often iron, usually used as a resistance wire. Patented in 1905, it is the oldest documented form of resistance heating alloy. A common alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium, by mass, but there are many others to accommodate various applications. It is silvery-grey in colour, is corrosion-resistant, and has a high melting point of about 1400 °C. Due to its relatively high electrical resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures, it is widely used in electric heating elements, such as in hair dryers, electric ovens, soldering iron, toasters, and even electronic cigarettes. Typically, Nichrome is wound in coils to a certain electrical resistance, and current is passed through to produce heat.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nichrome in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nichrome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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