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shear strain

American  

noun

  1. the ratio of lateral deformation to the original length in an object subjected to shear stress.

shear strain Scientific  

  1. See under strain

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Shear strain involves shifting parts of a crystal sideways, similar to sliding the top of a deck of cards relative to the bottom.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

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