Meanings
nounrigidity modulus (plural rigidity moduli)
plural rigidity moduli
- natural sciencesAn object's tendency to shear, defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain
Synonyms: shear modulus
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn object's tendency to shear, defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain
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rigidity modulus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rigidity%20modulus
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“rigidity modulus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rigidity%20modulus. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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