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auxetic

/ɔːɡˈzɛt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ɔːɡˈzɛt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает материал или структуру с отрицательным коэффициентом Пуассона, то есть расширяющуюся при растяжении.

Describes a material or structure that has a negative Poisson's ratio, meaning it becomes thicker when stretched.

  1. Relating to growth by auxesisC2formalscientific

    Pertaining to or characterized by auxesis, which is growth resulting from an increase in cell size rather than cell division.

    ruОтносящийся к росту за счёт ауксиса

    • The auxetic properties of the plant were studied under a microscope.
    • Auxetic growth is common in certain types of algae.
    • The researchers observed auxetic expansion in the tissue sample.
Forms
  • more auxetic comparative form
  • most auxetic superlative form