mischmetal

See also: mischmétal

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

German mixed metal

Noun

mischmetal (countable and uncountable, plural mischmetals)

  1. An alloy of rare earth elements containing about 50% cerium and 50% lanthanum, neodymium, and similar elements used especially as a flint in cigarette lighters
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