Poisson's ratio

Etymology
Named for (1781-1840), French mathematician.

Proper noun

 * 1) Of a material in tension or compression, the ratio of the strain in the direction of the applied load to the strain normal to the load. Abbreviated ν.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 泊松比
 * Finnish: Poissonin suhde
 * French: coefficient de Poisson
 * Italian: