Meanings
plural Lüders bands
- engineeringA linear surface defect of metal alloys parallel to applied shear stress, as occurs from stretching during milling.
Synonyms: Lüders' line
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA linear surface defect of metal alloys parallel to applied shear stress, as occurs from stretching during milling.
Origin
Named after German scientist W. Lüders.
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