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.

---

Etymology

Origin of residual stress

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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