Chromel

Chromel [kroh-muh l] Trademark.

1. a brand name for a group of nickel-chromium alloys, some with an iron content, having high electrical resistance: used in heating devices and thermocouples.

British Dictionary definitions for chromel chromel noun

1. a nickel-based alloy containing about 10 per cent chromium, used in heating elements

Word Origin for chromel C20: from chro (mium) + me (ta) l