Poisson's ratio en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after French mathematician, mechanician and physicist Siméon Denis Poisson.
Meanings
- Of a material in tension or compression, the ratio of the strain in the direction of the applied load to the strain normal to the load, abbreviated ν (nu).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poisson's ratios | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
fr coefficient de Poisson (ratio) · cmn 泊松比 (ratio) · it modulo di Poisson (ratio) · fi Poissonin suhde (ratio)