nichrome
NOUN
/naɪ,kroʊm/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH N
nichrome is a valid 8-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
N1I1C3H4R1O1M3E1
1 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does nichrome mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An alloy of nickel and chromium with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures; used for resistance heating elements.
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