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modulus of elasticity
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elasticity
(ilastis´itē),
n the quality or condition of being elastic.
elasticity, modulus of,
n (Young's modulus) a measurement of elasticity obtained by dividing stress below the proportional limit by its corresponding strain value. A measure of stiffness.

modulus
(moj´ls),
n a constant that numerically indicates the amount in which a certain property is possessed by any object.
modulus of elasticity,
n See elasticity, modulus of.
modulus of resilience,
n See resilience, modulus of.
modulus of rigidity,
n See rigidity.
modulus, Young's,
n.pr See elasticity, modulus of.

modulus of elasticity
The ratio of a force applied to a material to the increment of change (e.g. increase in length; angular deformation) in that material. Materials with low modulus of elasticity are less resistant to stress, while materials with high modulus of elasticity resist stress and hold their shape better. The SI unit of modulus of elasticity E is the pascal (Pa). Examples: the modulus of elasticity of a PMMA contact lens is about 3000 MPa, it is around 0.4 to 1.5 MPa for silicone hydrogel lenses and 0.3 to 0.5 MPa for hydrogel lenses. Syn. coefficient of elasticity; Young's modulus of elasticity.


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