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metal vs babbitt

babbitt vs metal

metal and babbitt both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but babbitt is not an adjective.

metal and babbitt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
babbitt Yes No Yes No
As nouns, babbitt is a hyponym of metal; that is, babbitt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metal:
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • babbitt: an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
metal (noun) babbitt (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (adjective) babbitt (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) babbitt (verb)
cover with metal line with a Babbitt metal
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