bimetallic

/baɪmɛtˈælɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or consisting of two metals

“The bimetallic strip is used to regulate the temperature in the oven.”

2. noun

A combination of two metals, especially one that is used to make a thermostat or other device

“The engineer designed a bimetallic device to detect temperature changes.”

Synonyms

  • bimetallous
  • metallic

Antonyms

  • monometallic
  • single-metal