(of a crystal) having only one direction along which double refraction of light does not occur
Derived forms
uniaxially (ˌuniˈaxially)
adverb
uniaxial in American English
(ˌjuniˈæksiəl)
adjective
having a single axis
said as of some crystals
Derived forms
uniaxially (ˌuniˈaxially)
adverb
uniaxial in Mechanical Engineering
(yuniæksiəl)
adjective
(Mechanical engineering: Mechanics and dynamics)
A uniaxial stress or force acts in one direction only.
Metals are tested under uniaxial stress.
When a specimen is subjected to a uniaxial loading (along its primary axis) the force acting over the cross-sectional area generatesa tensile stress and strain within the material.
A uniaxial stress or force acts in one direction only.