"Poisson's ratio" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named for Siméon Denis Poisson (1781-1840), French mathematician. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Poisson's ratio}} Poisson's ratio
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: Poisson's ratio, Siméon Denis Poisson Translations (ratio): 泊松比 (Bósōngbǐ) (Chinese Mandarin), Poissonin suhde (Finnish), coefficient de Poisson [masculine] (French), modulo di Poisson [masculine] (Italian)

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