piezoresistive effect

noun

The change of electrical resistance in a substance as the pressure on it changes.

“Silicon displays a marked piezoresistive effect.”

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Meanings

nounpiezoresistive effect (plural piezoresistive effects)

plural piezoresistive effects

  1. The change of electrical resistance in a substance as the pressure on it changes.

    Silicon displays a marked piezoresistive effect.

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