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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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However, such a state is expected to show a strong response to shear strain.

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2026

These observations indicate that shear strain has almost no influence on when Sr2RuO4 becomes superconducting.

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2026

Previous ultrasound experiments clearly showed a strong response to shear strain, whereas these direct strain measurements show almost none.

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2026

This happens because ketchup's viscosity changes depending on shear strain.

From Science Daily Mar. 3, 2024

For fractals to emerge, the liquid must be a fluid that decreases in viscosity under shear strain, meaning it has to behave somewhat like ketchup.

From Science Daily Mar. 3, 2024

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