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With reference to a deformation field, that axis along which contraction (shrinking) of a fluid element is most rapid; it is normal to the axis of dilatation.


With reference to a deformation field, that axis along which contraction (shrinking) of a fluid element is most rapid; it is normal to the axis of dilatation.

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