inexpansible en · ADJ
Etymology
From in- + expansible.
Meanings
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Incapable of expansion or enlargement.
Let a certain quantity of air at a temperature of 0°, contained in a perfectly inexpansible vessel, have its temperature raised 1 °
1867, John Tyndall, Sound, 8 lectures:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most inexpansible | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more inexpansible | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |