elastic constant

noun

: one of the constants that express the elastic behavior of a given material compare bulk modulus, elastic limit, poisson's ratio , shear modulus, yield point, young's modulus

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“Elastic constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20constant. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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