continuum mechanics
A branch of mechanics that deals with the deformation of and transmission of forces…A branch of mechanics that deals with the deformation of and transmission of forces through materials modeled as a continuous medium rather than as discrete particles.
UK/kənˌtɪn.juː.əm mɪˈkæn.ɪks/US/kənˌtɪn.ju.əm mɪˈkæn.ɪks/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A branch of mechanics that deals with the deformation of and transmission of forces through materials modeled as a continuous medium rather than as discrete particles.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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