babbitt

• Nom masculin désignant un alliage blanc et mou, composé principalement d'étain avec de petites quantités de cuivre et d'antimoine, utilisé pour garnir les coussinets de paliers et réduire le frottement dans les mécanismes.

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.

1. Bearing alloyC1formaltechnical

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

   Régule (alliage antifriction)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbabbitt metalbearing metalwhite metal

2. To line with alloyC1formaltechnical

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

   Garnir de régule

   • 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.

• Verbe désuet signifiant recouvrir ou garnir de régule (babbit), un alliage blanc et mou utilisé pour les coussinets de paliers.

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

1. Line with Babbitt metalC2formaltechnical

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

   garnir de régule

   • 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.