Etymology
The word "babbitt" comes from the name of Isaac Babbitt, an American inventor who patented a type of bearing metal in 1839. This metal was an alloy of tin, antimony, and copper, and was used to line the bearings of machinery.
Meaning
The term "babbitt" has several meanings, all related to the bearing metal invented by Isaac Babbitt:
Origin
Isaac Babbitt was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1799. He was a goldsmith and jeweler by trade. In 1839, he invented a new type of bearing metal that was stronger and more durable than the traditional metals used at the time. This metal was made from an alloy of tin, antimony, and copper. It was widely used in the manufacturing industry, and is still used today.
The term "babbitt" has been used to refer to this metal and to the process of lining bearings with it ever since.
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