bimetallic
adjective
bi·me·tal·lic
ˌbī-mə-ˈta-lik 
1
: relating to, based on, or using bimetallism
2
: composed of two different metals
—often used of devices having a part in which two metals that expand differently are bonded together
bimetallic
noun
Examples of bimetallic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Gold-steel bimetallic items also grew in value and volume, respectively 12.7 and 2.6 percent.
—
Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
The idea was that the laser would heat a bimetallic strip that would then open or close the dragonfly’s exhaust.
—David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 18 Feb. 2020
According to the Mint, the design by Timothy Hsia of Richmond, British Columbia, will also be the first colored bimetallic coin produced in the world (settle down coin nerds).
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 15 June 2017
According to the Mint, the design by Timothy Hsia of Richmond, British Columbia, will also be the first colored bimetallic coin produced in the world (settle down coin nerds).
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 15 June 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
The idea was that the laser would heat a bimetallic strip that would then open or close the dragonfly’s exhaust.
—David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 18 Feb. 2020
According to the Mint, the design by Timothy Hsia of Richmond, British Columbia, will also be the first colored bimetallic coin produced in the world (settle down coin nerds).
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 15 June 2017
According to the Mint, the design by Timothy Hsia of Richmond, British Columbia, will also be the first colored bimetallic coin produced in the world (settle down coin nerds).
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 15 June 2017
Dictionary Entries Near bimetallic
Cite this Entry
“Bimetallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bimetallic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
bimetallic
adjective
bi·me·tal·lic
ˌbī-mə-ˈtal-ik
: composed of two different metals
—often used of devices having a part in which two metals that expand differently are bonded together
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share