ELASTIC MODULUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Elastic Modulus.
Elastic Modulus - as a noun
(physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coefficient of elasticitymodulus of elasticityHypernyms (Closely Related)
modulusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The elastic modulus of steel is higher than that of rubber."
"The elastic modulus is a measure of a material's stiffness."
"Young's modulus is a type of elastic modulus."
"The elastic modulus determines how a material deforms under stress."
"The elastic modulus of a material can vary with temperature."