strain « Back to Glossary IndexThe deformation that results from application of a stress. Synonyms: strained, strains, strainingRelated Articles: 6 Metamorphic Rocks9 Crustal Deformation and Earthquakes11 WaterGlossary: deformationGlossary: yield point« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris