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COMPRESION VOLUMETRICA [1 record]

Record 1 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
X
symbol, see observation
DEF

The relative decrease in volume caused by hydrostatic pressure.

OBS

X: This letter must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter chi.

OBS

X: dimensionless.

OBS

bulk compression; isotropic compression; volume compression; X: terms, symbol and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
X
symbol, see observation
DEF

Diminution relative de volume sous pression hydrostatique.

OBS

X : Cette lettre doit être remplacée par la lettre grecque correspondante chi.

OBS

X : sans dimension.

OBS

compression isotrope; compression volumique; X : termes, symbole et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
X
symbol, see observation
DEF

disminución relativa en volumen, causada por presión hidrostática.

OBS

c: adimensional.

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