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Monel

Pronunciation: /ˈməʊn(ə)l/
(also Monel metal)
Definition of Monel

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • a nickel-copper alloy with high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Ambrose Monell (died 1921), American businessman

Monel in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Monel in the US English dictionary
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