1890, in the meaning defined above
expanded
expanded metal
expanded plastic
“Expanded metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expanded%20metal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.
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