anelasticity
noun
the property of a solid in which deformation depends on the time rate of change of stress as well as on the stress itself.
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Notably, the researchers acknowledge that their conclusion assumes a negligible effect of iron on hydrogen-related defects in the rocks, indicating the need for further research to explore the anelastic properties of iron-bearing olivine rocks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2023