babbitt

A noun referring to a soft, white alloy composed primarily of tin with small amounts of copper and antimony, used to line bearings and reduce friction in machinery.

• 🇩🇪Leichtes weißes Lagermetall, das hauptsächlich aus Zinn mit kleinen Zusätzen von Kupfer und Antimon besteht und zur Auskleidung von Gleitlagern verwendet wird, um die Reibung zu verringern. Umgangssprachlich auch für einen selbstzufriedenen, engstirnigen Spießer.

1. Bearing alloy C1 formal technical

   A soft, white, non-ferrous alloy, typically composed of tin, copper, and antimony, used to line bearings to reduce friction.

   • The engine's bearings were lined with a high-quality babbitt.
   • Mechanics often use babbitt for its excellent anti-friction properties.
   • The old machinery required a fresh layer of babbitt in the bearings.

   🇩🇪Lagermetall

   Synonyme: babbitt metalbearing metalwhite metal

2. To line with alloy C1 formal technical

   The process of applying or lining a bearing surface with a babbitt metal.

   • The technician babbitted the worn-out bearing shell.
   • They had to babbitt the shaft support to ensure smooth rotation.
   • The workshop specializes in babbitting large industrial bearings.

   🇩🇪Mit Babbitmetall ausgießen

An obsolete verb meaning to line or furnish with Babbitt metal, a soft white alloy used for bearings.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas mit Babbitmetall zu überziehen oder auszukleiden – einer weichen weißen Legierung, die für Lager verwendet wird.

1. Line with Babbitt metal C2 formal technical

   To line or coat a bearing surface with a soft, white alloy of tin, copper, and antimony to reduce friction.

   • The mechanic babbitted the engine bearings to ensure smooth operation.
   • They babbitted the shaft supports to minimize wear.
   • The old machinery was babbitted by hand using traditional methods.

   🇩🇪Mit Babbitmetall auskleiden