word
creep deformation
KREEP deh-for-MAY-shun
kriːp dɛfɔːrˈmeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
creepdeformation
Dictionary meaning
time-dependent permanent deformation of a material under a constant load or stress, typically at elevated temperatures; critical consideration in the design of turbine blades, nuclear reactor components, and other high-temperature applications
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