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Young's modulus

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See modulus.

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  • noun physics The coefficient of elasticity of a solid; the rate of change of stress with strain.

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  • noun a coefficient of elasticity applicable to the stretching of a wire

Etymologies

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For Thomas Young, English scientist.

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