Definition of Bifilar

1. Adjective. Having or using two filaments. "A bifilar suspension of a waving part of an instrument"

Partainyms: Filar

Definition of Bifilar

1. a. Two-threaded; involving the use of two threads; as, bifilar suspension; a bifilar balance.

Definition of Bifilar

1. Adjective. Having two wires, threads or filaments ¹

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Definition of Bifilar

1. having two threads [adj]

Medical Definition of Bifilar

1. Two-threaded; involving the use of two threads; as, bifilar suspension; a bifilar balance. Bifilar micrometer (often called a bifilar), an instrument form measuring minute distances or angles by means of two very minute threads (usually spider lines), one of which, at least, is movable; more commonly called a filar micrometer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bifilar

bifid
bifid cranium
bifid rib
bifid tongue
bifid uterus
bifid uvula
bifidate
bifidities
bifidity
bifidly
bifidobacteria
bifidus factor
bifilar (current term)
bifilarly
biflabellate
biflagellate
biflagellated
biflagellates
biflavonoid
biflex
biflorous
bifocal
bifocal lens
bifocal spectacles
bifocaled
bifocalled
bifocals

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