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bimetal

bimetal

7.4
Having two different metals joined together
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪˌmɛtəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bimetálico
  • He explained that a bimetal structure can enhance the performance of electrical contacts.

Examples

  • For improved durability, the tool features a bimetal blade that combines steel and cobalt.

  • Now, that little leaf is bimetal, so it'll bend with temperature, right?

  • The thermometer was made of bimetal, allowing it to expand and contract with temperature changes.

Synonyms

bimetallic
vsbimetal
  • Specialized
1 7.3

Made from two different metals joined together, like a strip or coin that bends with heat

is an alternative word form used in writing

Surface Forms

bimetal positive

Morphology

bimetal = metal (transparent) = bi + metal

The adjectival sense is a straightforward extension: 'composed of two metals' formed by prefixation with 'bi-'.

Etymology

Bimetal comes from the parts bi- 'two' and metal 'metal', so it means 'made of two metals'. That helps you remember that a bimetal part bends or changes with heat because the two metals get bigger at different rates.