COMPENSATION-PENDULUM
\kˌɒmpənsˈe͡ɪʃənpˈɛndjʊləm], \kˌɒmpənsˈeɪʃənpˈɛndjʊləm], \k_ˌɒ_m_p_ə_n_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_p_ˈɛ_n_d_j_ʊ_l_ə_m]\
Definitions of COMPENSATION-PENDULUM
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A clock pendulum in which the effects of the changes of temperature on the length of the rod are attempted to be counteracted by the difference in the expansion of the two or more metals of which it is made up.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
