noun
- Plural of aluminide; chemical compounds formed by the combination of aluminum with another element, typically a metal.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Nickel aluminides are used in high-temperature aerospace applications.
- The researchers studied the properties of iron aluminides for industrial use.
- Titanium aluminides exhibit excellent strength-to-weight ratios.
- Several aluminides have been developed as alternatives to traditional superalloys.
- The thermal stability of these aluminides makes them suitable for engine components.