1. Plural of bimetallic; materials or devices composed of two different metals bonded together, typically used in thermostats and temperature-sensitive applications.
Usage: technical; usually used in plural form; common in engineering and manufacturing contexts

Examples

• The thermostat uses bimetallics to automatically adjust temperature settings.
• Bimetallics are essential components in many industrial control systems.
• The engineer selected bimetallics for their reliable thermal response.
• These bimetallics bend at specific temperatures to trigger switches.
• Modern appliances often rely on bimetallics for safety mechanisms.