coefficient of expansion
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noun Physics.
the fractional change in length, area, or volume per unit change in temperature of a solid, liquid, or gas at a given constant pressure.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also called expansivity.
Origin of coefficient of expansion
First recorded in 1870–75
Words nearby coefficient of expansion
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coefficient of expansion
noun
the amount of expansion (or contraction) per unit length of a material resulting from one degree change in temperatureAlso called: expansivity
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