Definition of alnico in English English dictionary
An alloy of aluminium, nickel and cobalt (named for their chemical symbols Al, Ni and Co respectively), sometimes alloyed with smaller amounts of iron, copper, titanium and used primarily in the manufacture of magnets
A type of magnet, ALuminium/NIckel/CObalt, made by casting or sintering techniques The traditional type of magnet used in pickups
A combination of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, commonly used to make pickup magnets
an alloy of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt which was commonly used in vintage speakers It was replaced by cheaper and stronger ceramic (strontium ferrite) materials, but is making a comeback in "modern vintage" style speakers, such as the WeberVST Blue Dog and the Celestion Alnico Blue, among others
trade name for an alloy used to make high-energy permanent magnets; contains aluminum and iron and nickel plus cobalt or copper or titanium