yield strength

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In mechanical engineering, the load at which a solid material that is being stretched begins to flow, or change shape permanently, divided by its original cross-sectional area; or the amount of stress in a solid at the onset of permanent deformation. Britannica Online.
yield strength
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025