Associations to the word «Constantan»

Wiktionary

CONSTANTAN, noun. An alloy of copper and nickel whose resistivity is constant over a wide temperature range

Dictionary definition

CONSTANTAN, noun. An alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire.

Wise words

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