The “T” Terms

The terms in English:

A  |  B  |  C  |  D  |  E  |  F  |  G  |  H  |  I  |  J  |  K  |  L  |  M  |  N  |  O  |  P  |  Q  |  R  |  S  |  T  |  U  |  V  |  W  |  X  |  Y  |  Z

Les termes en Français:

A  |  B  |  C  |  D  |  E  |  F  |  G  |  H  |  I  |  J  |  K  |  L  |  M  |  N  |  O  |  P  |  Q  |  R  |  S  |  T  |  U  |  V  |  W  |  X  |  Y  |  Z

Tensile strength (fr: Résistance à la traction): The amount of applied force required to break the material, usually measured in pounds per square inch (PSI).

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Tin (fr: Etain): Tin is a non-toxic metal used as a coating for other metals, such as steel, to prevent corrosion. Tin is also used in die-cast alloys, biocides, lead solder, bronze and as an alloy with titanium.

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Tinplate (fr: Fer blanc): A thin steel or iron sheet coated with tin – used to make tin cans.

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Tool steel (fr: Acier à outils): Carbon and alloy steels commonly used to make tools. Characterised by high hardness and resistance to abrasion, these materials often come with high toughness and resistance to softening at elevated temperature. Such attributes are generally obtained with high carbon and alloy content.

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