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bifilar
(bi|filar)
Pronunciation:
/bʌɪˈfʌɪlə/
adjective
consisting of or involving two threads or wires.
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from
bi-
'two' +
filum
'thread'
+
-ar
1
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