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Stress may refer to:

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• 1 Mechanical
• 2 Biological
• 3 Music
• 4 Other

Mechanical

• Stress (mechanics), the average amount of force exerted per unit area. It is the internal resistance a material offers to being deformed and is measured in terms of the applied load. The effects of mechanical stress on a polymer can be measured using dynamic mechanical analysis.
• Compressive stress, the stress applied to materials resulting in their compaction. It is the ability of a material to resist being crushed.
• Tensile stress (also referred to as tension) is the stress state leading to expansion.
• Yield stress, the stress at which a material begins to deform plastically.

Biological

• Stress (biology), physiological or psychological stress; some types include:
  • Chronic stress, persistent stress which can lead to illness and mental disorder
  • Eustress, positive stress that can lead to improved long-term functioning
  • Workplace stress, stress caused by employment.

Noun

stress m. (usually uncountable)

1. stress (emotional pressure)

Derived terms

• stresser

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