English

Noun

Nitinol ‎(countable and uncountable, plural Nitinols)

1. An alloy of nickel and titanium that has the ability to return to a predetermined shape when heated.

References

1. ↑ Time, 13 September 1968, The Alloy That Remembers

English

Noun

nitinol ‎(countable and uncountable, plural nitinols)

1. Alternative form of Nitinol
   • 2009 October 1, Barry Meier, “Two Medical Devices, Two Different Methods”, in New York Times:

     There are also concerns about the durability of nitinol, an alloy made from nickel and titanium.