Microplasticity
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microplasticity is a noun meaning (physics) 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).
Meaning
(physics) 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).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plasticity, elastoplasticity, pseudoplastic, elasticity, pseudoelasticity, viscoelasticity.
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