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microplasticity

microplasticity noun: the property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).

Noun

microplasticity (uncountable)

  1. The property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).

Origin of microplasticity

From micro- + plasticity.

Questions about microplasticity

What does microplasticity mean?
Microplasticity means the property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).
What part of speech is microplasticity?
Microplasticity is a noun.

Words near microplasticity in the dictionary

  1. microplasminogens
  2. microplasmins
  3. microplasmodia
  4. microplasmodium
  5. microplastic
  6. microplasticity
  7. microplastics
  8. microplate
  9. microplate reader
  10. microplate readers
  11. microplates

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