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physical properties

  • plural
    of physical property.
    physical property
    noun
    any measurable property or characteristic of matter, such as specific heat, hardness, or electrical conductivity, that is independent of chemical change. Contrasts with chemical property.

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That result redirected their attention toward the axon's physical properties.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

The project supports computational models of how a neuron's physical properties and incoming signals affect its axon, followed by tests in mouse tissue and cell cultures.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Multimillion-dollar lawsuits accusing companies of profiting from seized assets have overcome key legal hurdles, but reclaiming the physical properties is far from easy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

"This can alter the physical properties of their tissues and reduce the margin of safety against mechanical failure, making large branches more likely to fail under their own weight, even in calm conditions."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“The periodic table arranges elements according to their physical properties and to what else?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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