Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The tradename of an alloy of steel and nickel which, when made with 36.2 percent, nickel, has a coefficient of expansion for heat which is virtually zero: hence its name. It was discovered by Dr. Guillaume. Sometimes called
Guillaume alloy , and alsoSèvres alloy , from the fact that the investigation of its properties was made at Sèvres.
WordNet 3.0
- n. an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
Examples
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“As the sun rose above the horizon, Anak and Invar took their way up the valley.”
“The boy turned to fly, but the fleet-footed Invar overtook him and the knives of the two hunters quickly put an end to his career.”
“Uglik is a mighty warrior," said Invar doubtfully.”
“With a flint knife, Invar slowly and painfully hacked off Anak's long hair and beard.”
“Invar hurled a throwing-stone which found the monster's face and made him pause.”
“Anak had not thrown his spear, and Invar, who stood beside his hero, had likewise retained his weapon.”
“Invar raised a rock high above his head with both hands and cast it at her.”
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