nitinol

noun ni·ti·nol \ˈnī-tə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\

Definition of NITINOL

: a nonmagnetic alloy of titanium and nickel that after being deformed returns to its original shape upon being reheated

nickel + titanium + -nol (from Naval Ordnance Laboratory, where it was created)

First Known Use: 1968

Next Word in the Dictionary: nitoPrevious Word in the Dictionary: NitinatAll Words Near: nitinol

What made you want to look up nitinol? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears