bimetallic strip

Noun

Meaning

a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

regulator bimetallic thermostat bimetal

Hypernyms

electrical device

Examples

Safety NiMH cell that popped its cap due to failed safety valve A resettable fuse in series with the cell, particularly of the bimetallic strip type, increases safety. Source: Internet

The memorial shows a meridian line (line of constant longitude) in two metals to highlight Harrison's most widespread invention, the bimetallic strip thermometer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bimetallic bimetallic element bimetallic stem thermometer bimetallic thermometer bimetallism bimetallist