electrostriction
noun
elec·tro·stric·tion
-ˈstrik-shən 
: deformation of a dielectric body as the result of an applied electric field
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“Electrostriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/electrostriction. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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