ni hard

/ˈnaɪˌhɑrd/
noun
  1. A very hard type of cast iron that contains nickel, used for making parts that need to resist wear.
    • Ni-hard is often used for making pump parts that handle sand and gravel.
    • The mining company replaced the worn liners with ni-hard for longer life.
    • Engineers chose ni-hard for the crusher rolls because of its extreme hardness.
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