Auxetics
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Auxetics are materials that have a negative Poisson's ratio. When stretched, they become thicker perpendicular to the applied force. This occurs due to their hinge-like structures, which flex when stretched. Auxetic materials can be single molecules or a particular structure of macroscopic matter. Such materials are expected to have mechanical properties such as high energy absorption and fracture resistance. Auxetics may be useful in applications such as body armor, packing material, knee and elbow pads, robust shock absorbing material, and sponge mops.
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A Dictionary of Scientific Terms (1920)
A Dictionary of Scientific TermsPronunciation, Derivation, and Definition of Terms in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Anatomy, Cytology, Embryology, Physiology by Isabella Ferguson Henderson, William Dawson Henderson
auxetics (öksëtTks) я. plu. [Gk. auxein, to increase.] A term appl. chemical agents which induce cell- division in leucocytes and other cells (cyt.). auximone (ök' slmön) я. [Gk. auxi- mos, promoting growth.] An accessory growth - stimulating or ...
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Scrabble value of A1U1X8E1T1I1C3S1
The value of this 8-letter word is 17 points. It is included in the first and second editions of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary.
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