photoelasticity

pho·to·e·las·tic·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-i-la-stis-i-tee, -ee-la-stis-]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪ læˈstɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi læˈstɪs-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-i-la-stis-i-tee, -ee-la-stis-]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪ læˈstɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi læˈstɪs-/

Definitions of photoelasticity word

noun photoelasticity the phenomenon of double refraction of polarized light by a transparent substance under elastic stress, used to measure strain in elastic, transparent materials. 1
noun photoelasticity the effects of stress, such as double refraction, on the optical properties of transparent materials 0
noun photoelasticity the property shown by certain transparent solids, esp. glass and plastics, of producing double refraction when put under tension or compression, thus permitting stress analysis of models of parts 0

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Origin of photoelasticity

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; photo- + elasticity

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Parts of speech for Photoelasticity

noun

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photoelasticity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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