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invar

 

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Noun invar has 1 sense
  1. Invar - an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
    --1 is a kind of
    alloy, metal

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Invar

Description:

Invar is a nickel-iron alloy known for its low coefficient of thermal expansion. It is commonly used in precision instruments, pendulum clocks, and scientific applications where dimensional stability is crucial.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Material:

  1. The watchmaker used invar to create the balance wheel due to its thermal stability.
  2. The scientist conducted experiments using invar rods to minimize measurement errors caused by temperature variations.

Adjective - Describing Properties:

  1. The invar rod remained unaffected by the extreme temperature fluctuations in the lab.
  2. Due to its invar characteristics, the metal strip was ideal for constructing the precise scale.

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