bimetallic

Meanings

• noun

  A material or object composed of two different metals, often used in electrical contacts or thermostats.

  - "The bimetallic thermostat in the old car's heater activated when the temperature reached the desired setting."
  - "The electrical contacts in the circuit were coated with a layer of bimetallic material to ensure proper conductivity."

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Variants

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bimetallic , bimetallics

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'bi-' meaning two and 'metallikos' meaning metal.

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Trivia

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1. Bimetallic alloys have been used in temperature-sensitive applications since the 19th century.

2. The most common bimetallic alloy is Invar, which is made of nickel and iron.

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1. Bimetallic thermostat: A temperature-sensing device that uses the expansion and contraction of a bimetallic strip to operate a switch.

2. Bimetallic strip: A thin strip made of two different metals, bonded together, which expands or contracts with temperature changes.

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Culture

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Bimetallic alloys have been used in various applications due to their unique properties, such as their ability to expand and contract with temperature changes.

How to Memorize "bimetallic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin strip made of two different metals bonded together. Visualize how one metal expands while the other contracts with temperature changes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'bimetallic' with the concept of temperature-sensitive materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Two Metals Together' to help memorize the term 'bimetallic'.

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