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DUCTILE ROCK [1 record]

Record 1 2009-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
CONT

A ductile rock is one that "flows plastically" in response to stress. Whether the strain is plastic or brittle depends on both the magnitude of the stress and how quickly the stress is applied.

OBS

ductile rock: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

As opposed to "brittle rock."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
CONT

On parle de roche ductile lorsqu'elle peut être déformée sans casser. Par exemple, les roches à l'origine des plis sont ductiles.

OBS

roche ductile : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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