Noun: cupronickel ,kyoo-prow'ni-kul or 'kyoo-pru,ni-kul
- An alloy of copper and nickel, typically containing 60% copper and 40% nickel, known for its corrosion resistance
"Cupronickel is commonly used in marine engineering due to its resistance to corrosion"
Derived forms: cupronickels
Type of: copper-base alloy
Encyclopedia: Cupronickel