yield stress

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noun

the stress level at which a metal or other material ceases to behave elastically. The stress divided by the strain is no longer constant. The point at which this occurs is known as the yield point Compare proof stress

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This led them to identify "yield stress" as the controlling factor, which is the amount of pressure required to move and reorganize the bubbles.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026

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