Deformation

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Deformation of marble plate
Photo credit: V. Vergès-Belmin

Description

Any alteration in the shape of a material due to the application of pressure or stress. The alteration may or may not be reversible. Strain is the measurement of deformation per unit of length.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Deformation (Deut.); déformation (Fr.); deformação (Port.)

Resources and Citations

  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998