elastic modulus

noun

: the ratio of the stress in a body to the corresponding strain

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The team's latest prototype is nearly three times as stiff as previous iterations, with an elastic modulus of 70 gigapascal, up from 25. New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2024 The hardcoat layer may be characterized as possessing a lower elastic modulus, higher elongation-to-break and optionally a lower hardness than the transparent support substrate. Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Apr. 2021 These pie researchers calculated the elastic modulus of each crust to further quantify flakiness. Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2014

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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of elastic modulus was in 1904

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“Elastic modulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20modulus. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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