invar (Meaning)
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invar (n)
an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
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invar Sentence Examples
- Invar is widely used in precision instruments due to its stability over a range of temperatures.
- The clock's pendulum was made of invar to ensure accurate timekeeping.
- Engineers prefer invar for components requiring dimensional stability under temperature changes.
- The expansion joints in the bridge were constructed with invar to prevent deformation.
- Invar's low thermal expansion coefficient makes it ideal for applications in aerospace engineering.
- The scientific equipment was encased in invar to maintain its precise calibration.
- Invar is commonly used in the manufacture of laser mirrors and optical instruments.
- The delicate balance wheel of the watch was crafted from invar to maintain accuracy.
- The metrology lab relied on invar standards for calibrating measurement tools.
- The spacecraft's antenna was constructed with invar to withstand the extreme conditions of space.
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an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
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Invar is widely used in precision instruments due to its stability over a range of temperatures.
The clock's pendulum was made of invar to ensure accurate timekeeping.
Engineers prefer invar for components requiring dimensional stability under temperature changes.
The expansion joints in the bridge were constructed with invar to prevent deformation.
