Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

expanded metal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.17 in modern English

Syllables: ex-pand-ed met-al
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An alloy that has expanded upon cooling.

Countable; Dated; Uncountable

noun

Sheet metal that has been slit and stretched at right angles to the slits to form a lattice; used for making screens etc and for reinforcing concrete.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If the action is carried on at an elevated temperature, the adhesion is greater, because the contraction of the expanded metal binds the film more closely."
"[…]the in-fill is, alternatively, steel panels, reinforced concrete panels, and steel mesh (e.g., chain link, expanded metal, and fine mesh)."

Usage

Inflected Forms

expanded metals (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

honeycomb

Questions

What does expanded metal mean?: An alloy that has expanded upon cooling.

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