ScienceSeptember 1, 2026
flexural
FLEX-chuh-ruhl
Definition
Relating to the ability of a material to withstand bending forces or stress.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'flexura,' meaning a bending or curvature, which itself comes from the verb 'flectere,' meaning to bend.
In the news
The article discusses a study measuring the flexural properties of thermoplastic composites to see how they maintain structural integrity when subjected to bending under heat.
Tests reveal how thermoplastic composites lose strength at elevated temperatures
Read the full article ↗Phys.org