expanded metal

Definitions

1. An alloy that has expanded upon cooling.
   countable, dated, uncountable
2. 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

Equivalents

Examples

“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).”

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