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Definition of cold flow

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1 : the viscous flow of a solid at ordinary temperatures
2 : the distortion of a solid under sustained pressure especially with an accompanying inability to return to its original dimensions when the pressure is removed

cold-flow

intransitive verb

Definition of cold-flow (Entry 2 of 2)

: to exhibit cold flow

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“Cold flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20flow. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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