residual stress

American  

noun

Metallurgy.

1. a stress in a metal, on a microscopic scale and resulting from nonuniform thermal changes, plastic deformation, or other causes aside from temporary external forces or applications of heat.

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Etymology

Origin of residual stress

First recorded in 1930–35

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residual stress

The approach could be used for timber, bamboo, and other organic things that suffer residual stress, helping engineers design safer structures.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 23, 2024

Keeping all communication professional in tone and centered on his daughter should help your husband build a positive rapport with the teacher and hopefully relieve some residual stress that is bound to impact his daughter.

From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2019

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