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bifilar

bifilar

9.9
With two thin wires that work together in electric devices
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪˌfaɪlər/
  • Specialized
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  • The engineer designed a bifilar coil to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Examples

  • The experiment requires a bifilar wire arrangement to achieve the desired results.

  • The bifilar winding in the motor improves efficiency.

  • A bifilar suspension was chosen for the sensitive measurement apparatus.

  • In our experiment, we used a bifilar setup to measure the results.

  • The engineer designed a bifilar coil to reduce electromagnetic interference.

  • A bifilar suspension was chosen for the sensitive measurement apparatus.

  • In our experiment, we used a bifilar setup to measure the results.

How Filamentous

filamentous
1 8.2
bifilar
  • Specialized
9.9
unifilar
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

bifilar positive

Morphology

bifilar = filar (transparent) = bi + filar

The prefix 'bi-' clearly indicates 'two', and 'filar' relates to filaments, making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

The word bifilar breaks into bi- 'two' and filar from a word for 'thread', like in filament. So bifilar means having two threads or wires, which explains its technical use for two-wire or two-filament arrangements.