COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Coefficient Of Expansion.
Coefficient Of Expansion - as a noun
The fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expansivity26Example Sentences
"The coefficient of expansion for steel is 0.000012 per degree Celsius."
"Engineers must consider the coefficient of expansion when designing bridges to ensure they can withstand temperature changes."
"The ceramic tiles were carefully selected for their low coefficient of expansion to prevent cracks in extreme temperatures."
"The coefficient of expansion of water causes it to expand when frozen, which is why ice floats on top of liquid water."
"Scientists use the coefficient of expansion to calculate the volume changes of various materials with temperature."
