That which is expanded; expanse; extended surface.
(steam engines) The operation of steam in a cylinder after its communication with the boiler has been cut off, by which it continues to exert pressure upon the moving piston.
“The comparatively high thermal expansivity of aluminium leads to looseness unless the steel has a similar coefficient of expansion.”
“The local compression created by the electric field can be related to the expansivity modulus, K, by this expression.”
“They provide resistance to frictional wear, corrosion resistance, nonmagnetic characteristics and, in some alloys, low thermal expansivity at ambient temperatures.”
“The rise of nationalism in the country led to a resurgence of expansionism, as the government adopted an ambitious ideology of territorial expansion and dominance.”
“Looking for Western cash, wider global influence, and reassurance about Nato expansionism, he could not have been more cooperative.”
“The latter typically assessed the prospects for Communist expansionism in different regions of the world.”
“The expansiveness of the ocean mesmerized her as she gazed out into the vast horizon.”
“Attendees at the music festival were captivated by the lead singer's vibrant performance, as he radiated an expansiveness that filled the entire crowd with contagious joy and unwavering excitement.”
“Breathing in and out for an equal length of time is another way to experience expansiveness and balance.”
“It has expansionists and monstrous designs, and this is the basic support of the new Indian government.”
“After all, the expansionists might reasonably argue, Russia has lost far more of its GDP in other ways and has far less to show in return.”
“We are being given no more choice about fighting violent expansionists than were the Franks and Spaniards of the 8th century or the Hungarians and Moldavians of the 16th.”