cupronickel

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Scope note
Alloy of copper, nickel, iron, and manganese in which copper is dominant. Cupronickel is the metal of choice for contemporary coins, and is also used for condenser plates and heat exchangers.
cupronickel
Accepted term: 06-May-2024