bifilar
adjective
bi·fi·lar
(ˌ)bī-ˈfī-lər 
1
: involving two threads or wires
bifilar suspension of a pendulum
2
: involving a single thread or wire doubled back upon itself
a bifilar resistor
bifilarly
adverb
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The dissimilar metals are individually insulated, and an overcoat is present to maintain an intimate bifilar configuration (certified per ANSI MC96.1-1982).
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IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2018
IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2018
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“Bifilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bifilar. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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