Bulk modulus
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-003799
A modulus of elasticity, relating change in volume to the hydrostatic state of stress. It is the reciprocal of compressibility.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-003799 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Science and research |
| References | Environmental Geophysics Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A modulus of elasticity, relating change in volume to the hydrostatic state of stress. It is the reciprocal of compressibility.",
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"Environmental Geophysics Glossary"
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}
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