bimetal

• Relatif à deux métaux différents ou constitué de ceux-ci, souvent assemblés ou laminés ensemble.

Relating to or consisting of two different metals, often bonded together.

1. Made of two bonded metalsC1formaltechnical

   Describing a material or object formed by bonding together two different metals or alloys, often in sheets.

   Bimétallique

   • The thermostat uses a bimetal strip to regulate temperature.
   • Bimetal coins are made by bonding two different metals together.
   • Engineers prefer bimetal components for their unique thermal properties.

   Synonymesbimetallic

• Nom désignant un matériau composé de deux métaux ou alliages différents assemblés, souvent en feuilles, utilisé pour ses propriétés combinées.

A noun referring to a material composed of two different metals or alloys bonded together, often in sheets, used for its combined properties.

1. Composite materialC1formaltechnical

   A material made by bonding together sheets of two different metals, often used for thermal or electrical applications.

   Bimétal

   • The thermostat uses a bimetal strip to regulate temperature.
   • Bimetal is commonly used in electrical switches and circuit breakers.
   • Engineers selected a bimetal for its superior heat conductivity.

2. Layered structureC1formaltechnical

   A structure formed of two different metals or alloys, especially in sheets bonded together, to combine properties.

   Bimétal (structure feuilletée)

   • The bimetal coin has a copper core and a nickel outer layer.
   • Bimetal saw blades offer both flexibility and hardness.
   • This bimetal composite is designed to resist corrosion while maintaining strength.