1
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Define compressive strength
A
stress required to cause fracture
2
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elastic modulus
A
stress required to cause a change in shape
3
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ductility
A
dimensional change experienced before fracture
4
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hardness
A
resistance of surface to indentation or abrasion
5
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translucency
A
the relative amount of light transmission through an object
6
Q
opalescence
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the visual property of an object having a milky brightness and a play of colours from the surface
7
Q
work hardening
A
the increase in hardness of a metal induced by physical properties such as bending or hammering
8
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BDS3 Dental Materials Sciences
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