What is another word for coefficient of expansion?
Pronunciation: [kˌə͡ʊɪfˈɪʃənt ɒv ɛkspˈanʃən] (IPA) 
Coefficient of expansion is a term used in physics and engineering to describe the rate at which a material expands or contracts with variations in temperature. There are several synonyms for this term, including thermal expansion coefficient, expansion coefficient, and thermal coefficient of expansion. These terms all refer to the same concept and are used interchangeably. In simpler terms, the coefficient of expansion is a measure of the amount of expansion or contraction a material will experience when there is a change in temperature. Understanding this property of materials is essential in many industrial processes, such as the production of electronic devices and the construction of buildings and bridges.
