"Armco" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the initials of the name of steel manufacturer The American Rolling Mill Company (now AK Steel Holding Corporation). Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Armco
  1. (genericized trademark) A type of metal roadside safety barrier. Wikipedia link: AK Steel Holding Corporation
    Sense id: en-Armco-en-noun--GIGIAsl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English genericized trademarks

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