afterstrain
|af-ter-strain|
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/ˈæftərstreɪn/
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/ˈɑːftəstreɪn/
residual stress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterstrain' originates from English, combining 'after' meaning 'subsequent to' and 'strain' meaning 'tension or stress'.
Historical Evolution
'Afterstrain' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'strain' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stress following an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a residual tension or stress that remains in a material after it has been subjected to a load or force.
The afterstrain in the metal was measured to ensure it wouldn't affect the product's performance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 04:51