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strength , strength / streng(k)[unvoicedth]; stren[unvoicedth]/ • n. 1. the quality or state of being strong, in particular: ∎ physical power and energy: cyclin… Tensile Strength , tensile strength The strength of a substance (e.g. rock) under tension. It can be measured by loading cylindrical samples under tension until failure… Strength Of Materials , strength of materials, measurement in engineering of the capacity of metal, wood, concrete, and other materials to withstand stress and strain. Stres… Effective Stress , effective stress General Adaptation Syndrome , Definition
General adaptation syndrome, or GAS, is a term used to describe the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.
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