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Elinvar
noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A nickel–iron–chromium alloy notable for having a modulus of elasticity which does not change much with temperature. countable, uncountable
- 2 Elinvar is a trademark for a kind of steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures wordnet
- 3 Any of various related alloys. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From French élasticité invariable (“invariable elasticity”).
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