What is another word for bimetallic strip?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪmɪtˈalɪk stɹˈɪp] (IPA)

A bimetallic strip is a device made from two different metals that are joined together. The strip can be used as a thermometer, a thermostat, or as a safety device to control the temperature of a room or an appliance. Synonyms for bimetallic strip include thermal switch, metal thermostat, temperature switch, thermal bimetal strip, bi-metallic element, and dual-metal strip. These pieces of metal can also be referred to as a thermomechanical strip, or simply a bimetal strip. Regardless of the name, they all function in a similar way; the two metals expand and contract at different rates, which results in a bending or curling of the strip that is used to control a range of applications.

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What are the hypernyms for Bimetallic strip?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    thermostat, thermal switch, Temperature detecting device, Thermal relay, heat detector.

What are the hyponyms for Bimetallic strip?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Bimetallic strip?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Semantically related words: temperature measurement, heat and temperature measurement, temperature sensor

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