shear modulus

shear mod·u·lus

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Definition of shear modulus words

noun shear modulus The shear modulus of a material is how stiff or rigid it is. It is equal to the shear stress divided by the shear strain. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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