noun
- Plural of manganin; an alloy of copper, manganese, and nickel used in electrical resistors and precision instruments because of its stable resistance properties.
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- The precision scale uses manganins in its internal circuitry to ensure accurate measurements.
- Manganins are preferred in high-precision electrical instruments due to their low temperature coefficient.
- The resistors in the laboratory equipment are made from manganins for stability.
- Engineers selected manganins for the sensor because of their reliable resistance characteristics.