superalloys
/ˈsupərˌælɔɪz/
noun
- A group of metal alloys that can withstand very high temperatures, extreme stress, and corrosive environments, used in advanced engineering like jet engines and gas turbines.
- Jet engine blades are often made from superalloys to handle the intense heat of combustion.
- Scientists are developing new superalloys that could make power plants more efficient.
- The aerospace industry relies on superalloys for parts that must remain strong even when red-hot.