compensation pendulum

noun

A pendulum constructed so that its rod is not altered in length by changes of temperature.

Meanings

nouncompensation pendulum (plural compensation pendulums)

plural compensation pendulums

  1. A pendulum constructed so that its rod is not altered in length by changes of temperature.

Synonyms & antonyms

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