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Definition of 'elastic modulus'

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1. (noun) coefficient of elasticity, modulus of elasticity, elastic modulus
(physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body

Definition of 'elastic modulus'

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1. elastic modulus
Numerical expression indicating the measure of stiffness in a material. It is defined by the ratio of stress in a unit area of substance to the resulting deformation (strain). This allows the behavior of a material under load (such as bone) to be calculated.

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