nichrome

 
Pronunciation: /ˈnʌɪkrəʊm/

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • an alloy of nickel with chromium (10 to 20 per cent) and sometimes iron (up to 25 per cent), used chiefly in high-temperature applications such as electrical heating elements: [as modifier]: Nichrome wire

Origin:

early 20th century: blend of nickel and chrome