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bimorph

noun
bi·​morph | \ ˈbīˌmȯrf\
plural -s

Definition of bimorph

: a device consisting of two layers of a crystal (such as Rochelle salt) cemented together and often used in a phonograph pickup because of the ability to convert the vibration of the needle into electrical voltage

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History and Etymology for bimorph

bi- entry 1 + -morph

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