bi·fi·lar

(bī-fī′lər)

adj.

Fitted with or involving the use of two threads or wires.

bi·fi′lar·ly adv.

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bifilar

(baɪˈfaɪlə)

adj

1. (General Physics) having two parallel threads, as in the suspension of certain measuring instruments

2. (Electronics) of or relating to a resistor in which the wire is wound in a loop around a coil, the two leads being parallel, to reduce the inductance

biˈfilarly adv

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bi•fi•lar

(baɪˈfaɪ lər)

adj.

furnished or fitted with two filaments or threads.

[1830–40]

bi•fi′lar•ly, adv.

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bifilar - having or using two filaments; "a bifilar suspension of a waving part of an instrument"

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