Elinvar
Translation of "elinvar" into Russian
elinvar
NounUK
/ˈɛlɪnvɑː/
US
/ˈɛlɪnvɑr/
elinvar
Elinvar is used in the manufacture of watch springs.
Элинвар используется в производстве пружин для часов.
Definitions
elinvar
NounUK
/ˈɛlɪnvɑː/
US
/ˈɛlɪnvɑr/
An alloy of nickel, chromium, and iron known for its low coefficient of thermal expansion, used in precision instruments.
The watchmaker chose elinvar for the balance spring to ensure accuracy despite temperature changes.
elinvar
AdjectiveUK
/ˈɛlɪnvɑː/
US
/ˈɛlɪnvɑr/
Made of or relating to the alloy elinvar, noted for a nearly constant elasticity across temperature changes.
The instrument features an elinvar balance spring that resists thermal expansion.