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adj. - Pertaining to a monetary system based on two malleable substances adj. - Formed of two different malleable substances or alloys.

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Usage examples (21)
  • - Flashing circuits with bimetallic contacts or controller drums.
  • A bimetallic system, linked to silver and gold, works the same way.
  • Explain the mode of action of the fuse and the bimetallic safety device!
  • At the same time, the bimetallic strip is cooling down, opening the circuit.
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