Invar

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noun The tradename of an alloy of steel and nickel which, when made with 36.2 percent, nickel, has a coefficient of expansion for heat which is virtually zero: hence its name.

noun an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments

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Anak had not thrown his spear, and Invar, who stood beside his hero, had likewise retained his weapon.

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Invar raised a rock high above his head with both hands and cast it at her.

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The boy turned to fly, but the fleet-footed Invar overtook him and the knives of the two hunters quickly put an end to his career.

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Invar hurled a throwing-stone which found the monster's face and made him pause.

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"Uglik is a mighty warrior," said Invar doubtfully.

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As the sun rose above the horizon, Anak and Invar took their way up the valley.

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With shouts of triumph, Anak and Invar bounded down the slope.

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"Invar will be honored if his friend will eat of the liver of his kill."

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He dropped down beside Invar, the youngest of the hunters.

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With a flint knife, Invar slowly and painfully hacked off Anak's long hair and beard.

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