elastic deformation

noun

A reversible change in the shape or size of an object.

Meanings

nounelastic deformation (countable and uncountable, plural elastic deformations)

plural elastic deformations

  1. countableuncountablematerials scienceA reversible change in the shape or size of an object.

Translations

Finnish kimmoinen muodonmuutos, elastinen muodonmuutos
  • kimmoinen muodonmuutosTranslations
  • elastinen muodonmuutosTranslations
  • elastinen deformaatioTranslations
French déformation élastique
  • déformation élastiqueTranslations
Polish odkształcenie sprężyste
  • odkształcenie sprężysteTranslations
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APA

elastic deformation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elastic%20deformation

MLA

“elastic deformation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elastic%20deformation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “elastic deformation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elastic%20deformation.

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