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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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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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

They developed a method to introduce three different types of shear strain to extremely thin crystals of the material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2024

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