microplasticity

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noun

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).

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Meanings

nounmicroplasticity (uncountable)
  1. uncountablenatural sciencesThe 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).

Origin

From micro- + plasticity.

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APA

microplasticity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microplasticity

MLA

“microplasticity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microplasticity. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microplasticity,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microplasticity.

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