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noun
A nickel–iron–chromium alloy notable for having a modulus of elasticity which does not change much with temperature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Any of various related alloys.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Elinvar is a trademark for a kind of steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: chrome-nickel steel
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Broader terms: alloy steel
History
From French élasticité invariable (“invariable elasticity”).
