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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)