alnico

noun

al·​ni·​co ˈal-ni-ˌkō 

: a powerful permanent-magnet alloy containing iron, nickel, aluminum, and one or more of the elements cobalt, copper, and titanium

Word History

Etymology

aluminum + nickel + cobalt

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

alnico

noun

al·​ni·​co ˈal-ni-ˌkō 

: a powerful permanent-magnet alloy containing iron, nickel, aluminum, and one or more of the elements cobalt, copper, and titanium