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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Of a material in tension or compression, the ratio of the strain in the direction of the applied load to the strain normal to the load, abbreviated ν (nu).

Equivalents

Deutsch Poissonzahl
Français coefficient de Poisson
Italiano modulo di Poisson

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Poissonian Poissonization poissonnier Poissy Poitevin poitevinite

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