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constantan

 

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Noun constantan has 1 sense
  1. constantan, Eureka - a copper-nickel alloy with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
    --1 is a kind of copper-base alloy

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Constantan

Definition: Constantan is a type of alloy composed mainly of copper and nickel that possesses low thermal expansion and electrical resistance properties. It is commonly used in applications requiring precision electrical measurements.

Sense 1: Noun

Usage: Constantan refers to a specific type of alloy.

Example sentence: The wire used for thermocouples is often made of constantan due to its stable electrical characteristics.

Sense 2: Adjective

Usage: Constantan is used to describe something related to or made of the alloy.

Example sentence: The constantan ribbon exhibited exceptional durability in the electrical circuit.

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