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metal vs Invar

Invar vs metal

metal and Invar both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but Invar is not an adjective.

metal is a verb but Invar is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
Invar Yes No No No
As nouns, Invar is a hyponym of metal; that is, Invar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metal:
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • Invar: an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
metal (noun) Invar (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (adjective) Invar (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) Invar (verb)
cover with metal
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