In ICOI’s official glossary, Elastic modulus is cross-referenced to Modulus of elasticity.
Modulus of elasticity: Syn: Elastic modulus.Ratio of stress over strain, when the deformation is elastic.
It is a measure of stiffness or flexibility of a material.
A stiff material has a high modulus of elasticity and a flexible material has a low modulus of elasticity.
Also called Young’s modulus.
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