acoustic emission
acoustic emission noun: a phenomenon wherein external stimuli such as mechanical loading generate physical vibrations.
Noun
acoustic emission (plural acoustic emissions)
- A phenomenon wherein external stimuli such as mechanical loading generate physical vibrations.
- A physical vibration caused by sudden movement within a material subjected to physical stress, often symptomatic of a defect.
- Acoustic emissions are only generated when some abrupt and permanent change takes place somewhere in the material.1990, Adrian A. Pollock, “Acoustic Emission Inspection”, in ASM Handbook, 17th edition, →ISBN, page 287
acoustic emission meaning in Tamil
acoustic emission in Tamil
- ஒலி உமிழ்வு
Forms of acoustic emission
| plural | acoustic emissions |
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Questions about acoustic emission
- What does acoustic emission mean?
- Acoustic emission means a phenomenon wherein external stimuli such as mechanical loading generate physical vibrations.
- What is acoustic emission in Tamil?
- Acoustic emission in Tamil is ஒலி உமிழ்வு. See Acoustic emission meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is acoustic emission?
- Acoustic emission is a noun.
- What is the plural of acoustic emission?
- The plural of acoustic emission is acoustic emissions.
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