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Definition of Nichrome
1. Noun. An alloy of nickel and chromium with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures; used for resistance heating elements.
Definition of Nichrome
1. Noun. (trademark) An alloy of nickel and chromium, typically 80% nickel and 20% chromium, used to make heating elements. ¹
2. Noun. (alternative capitalization of Nichrome) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nichrome
Literary usage of Nichrome
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. NBS Special Publication (1921)
"Deterioration of Nichrome Castings upon Heating The attention of the Bureau ...
The large nichrome castings in the form of tubes used for the production of ..."
2. War Work of the Bureau of Standards: April 1, 1921 by National Bureau of Standards, United States Bureau of Standards, United States (1921)
"Deterioration of Nichrome Castings upon Heating The attention of the Bureau ...
The large nichrome castings in the form of tubes used for the production of ..."
3. A Text Book of Chemical Engineering by Edward Hart (1922)
"(10) Nichrome contains 60 per cent, nickel, 25 per cent. iron, 12 per cent,
chromium and 2 per cent, manganese. Some other alloys of similar composition ..."
4. American Electricians' Handbook: A Reference Book for Practical Electrical by Terrell Croft (1921)
"Nichrome alloy wire is manufactured, by the Driver- Harris Co., Harrison, New
Jersey, in two grades: Nichrome I and Nichrome II. Nichrome II will stand the ..."
5. Pyrometry: The Papers and Discussion of a Symposium on Pyrometry Held by the by National Research Council (U.S.) (1920)
"Cast nichrome or chromel tubes are extensively used for protection of both
base-metal and rare-metal couples (Fig. 35, No. 2). These tubes resist oxidation ..."
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