babbitting
noun
Pronunciation: ˈbæbɪtɪŋ
Definition
Lining a bearing or similar mechanical part with a soft, anti-friction alloy known as Babbitt metal.
Examples
The technician spent the afternoon babbitting the worn-out connecting rods of the vintage engine.
Proper babbitting is essential for ensuring that high-speed shafts rotate smoothly without overheating.
How to Use babbitting
- babbitting of (prepositional phrase)
- The process applied to a specific component. — "The babbitting of the main bearings was completed successfully."
- babbitting a bearing (collocation)
- The specific mechanical action performed on a bearing. — "He is currently babbitting a bearing for the steam turbine."
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