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dural

/ˈdjʊərəl/

/ˈdʊrəl/

Translations

duralnoun

/ˈdjʊərəl/

/ˈdʊrəl/

The aircraft's frame is made of dural.

Каркас самолета сделан из дуралюминия.

duraladjective

more dural

Comp.

most dural

Super.

/ˈdjʊərəl/

/ˈdʊrəl/

Additional translations

Synonyms

dura mater–related

duralnoun

An aluminum-based alloy (short for duralumin) noted for its high strength and light weight.

Early aircraft were often constructed from sheets of dural to save weight.

duraladjective

Relating to the dura mater, the tough outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

The surgeon noted the dural tear during the procedure, which required immediate attention.

Made of or relating to duralumin, an aluminum alloy used especially in aircraft construction.

The museum displays a dural wing spar from a 1930s biplane.