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microplasticity en · NOUN

Etymology

From micro- + plasticity.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).