Elinvar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nickel–iron–chromium alloy notable for having a modulus of elasticity which does not change much with temperature.
  2. Any of various related alloys.

Word forms

Elinvar Elinvars

Etymology

From French élasticité invariable (“invariable elasticity”).

Related words

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