ScienceSeptember 7, 2026

modulus

MOD-juh-lus

Definition

A physical property that measures a material's resistance to being deformed when force is applied.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'modulus,' meaning a small measure or standard of measurement, which is the diminutive form of 'modus' (measure or manner).

In the news

Li discusses using 'ultralow-modulus' materials in wearable electronics, referring to materials that are soft and flexible enough to maintain a seamless interface with the skin or brain.

From Academia to Industry: Hongbian Li on Wearable Electronics, AI, and the Changing Landscape of Materials Science

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