electrostriction

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Meaning

1. noun The mechanical deformation of a dielectric (insulator) in the presence of an electric field

Similar words

electroendosmosis electrodiffusion electroexcitation electropulsation dielectrophoresis electrorheology electrovibration electroionization electroresistance electrooptics

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