Young's modulus
n
(Physics / General Physics) a modulus of elasticity, applicable to the stretching of a wire etc., equal to the ratio of the applied load per unit area of cross section to the increase in length per unit length. Symbol E
[named after Thomas Young (1773-1829), English physicist, physician, and Egyptologist]
Young's modulus (y ngz) See under modulus of elasticity. |
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| Noun | 1. | Young's modulus - a coefficient of elasticity applicable to the stretching of a wire coefficient of elasticity, elastic modulus, modulus of elasticity - (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body |
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