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elinvar

/ˈɛl.ɪn.vɑːr/

Traduction: Alliage d'acier breveté, spécialement conçu pour les ressorts de montres, car son élasticité reste constante sur une large plage de températures.

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/ˈɛl.ɪn.vɑːr/C1formaltechnical
  • frAlliage d'acier breveté, spécialement conçu pour les ressorts de montres, car son élasticité reste constante sur une large plage de températures.

A trademarked steel alloy specifically designed for watch springs because its elasticity remains constant over a wide range of temperatures.

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  1. C2formaltechnical

    A trademarked nickel-iron alloy known for its constant elasticity over a wide range of temperatures, primarily used in precision instruments like watch springs.

    frÉlinvar

    • The watchmaker used Elinvar for the mainspring to ensure accurate timekeeping.
    • Elinvar's unique property of minimal thermal expansion makes it ideal for scientific instruments.
    • High-quality chronometers often rely on Elinvar springs for their reliability.