dilatability

Meanings

• noun

  The property of a material or structure to expand or become larger in size under the influence of an external force or agent, such as heat, pressure, or moisture.

  - "The dilatability of concrete is an important factor in its behavior under loading."
  - "The dilatation of blood vessels can lead to an increase in blood pressure."

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Variants

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dilatabilities , dilatability , dilatable , dilate , dilated , dilates , dilating , dilator , dilators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dilatare', meaning 'to expand' or 'to make larger'.

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Trivia

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1. The dilatability of a material can be measured using various techniques, such as dilatometry and thermodilatometry.

2. The dilatation of the heart during each heartbeat is an essential aspect of the cardiac cycle.

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1. Elasticity: Elasticity is the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being deformed by an external force. Dilatability and elasticity are related properties, as the expansion or contraction of a material under load is a manifestation of both properties.

2. Viscoelasticity: Viscoelasticity is the property of a material that exhibits both elastic and viscous behavior. Dilatability is an important aspect of viscoelastic behavior, as the material may exhibit expansion or contraction under load.

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In physics and engineering, dilatability is an important property that is studied in various fields such as materials science, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.

How to Memorize "dilatability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being stretched. As you apply force to the rubber band, it not only elongates but also expands in width. This is an example of dilatability.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilatability' with the idea of expansion or growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'dilatability' as 'dila-tate-ability', where 'dila' means 'expand' and 'tate' means 'ability'.

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