bimorph

/ˈbaɪmɔːrf/
noun
  1. A device made of two layers of piezoelectric material that bends when an electric voltage is applied, used in sensors and actuators.
    • Engineers designed a bimorph for the ultrasound sensor.
    • A bimorph can convert mechanical stress into an electrical signal.
    • The robot's arm uses a bimorph to make precise movements.
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