modulus of elasticity en · NOUN
Meanings
- A quantity that measures an object or substance's resistance to being deformed elastically (i.e. non-permanently) when a stress is applied to it, defined as the ratio of stress to strain.
- (qualifier:if the stress and deformation are along an axis) A quantity that measures an object or substance's resistance to being deformed elastically (i.e. non-permanently) when a stress is applied to it, defined as the ratio of stress to strain. ▸ Young's modulus
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moduli of elasticity | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Young's modulus · bulk modulus · shear modulus
Synonyms
Translations (6)
pl moduł sprężystości (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied) · es módulo de elasticidad (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied) · it modulo di elasticità (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied) · hu rugalmassági modulus (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied) · id modulus elastisitas (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied) · cmn 彈性模量 /弹性模量 (measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied)