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    Why is the metal Monel not called Monell?

    Question #123609. Asked by serpa. (Sep 24 11 2:50 PM)


    CmdrK

    		The originator of Monel was Ambrose Monell. Family names were not allowed in trademarks at that time.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monel

    Sep 24 11, 2:56 PM
    tweedle2

    		Monel was named for Company President Ambrose Monell. One L was dropped because family names were not allowed at the time.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monel

    Sep 24 11, 2:58 PM

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