Meaning Of The Word Expansion joint

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What's The Definition Of Expansion joint?

expansion joint in American English
noun: a joint between two parts of a structure, machine, etc., permitting expansion, as from heat, without structural damage

expansion joint in British English
noun: a gap in steel or concrete to allow for thermal expansion

expansion joint in Chemical Engineering
noun: An expansion joint is a joint in pipes which can cope when the pipes become bigger because of an increase in heat.

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