Auxetic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɔːkˈsɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Auxetic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Having the property of counterintuitively expanding when being stretched.
Meaning
(chemistry) Having the property of counterintuitively expanding when being stretched.
More Meanings
- (pathology) Relating to auxesis
- (chemistry) An auxetic material.
Word Forms
- auxetics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acousto-elastic, sonoelastic, acoustoelastic, elasticotactic, expansile, expansional.
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