cold flow

noun, verb — 3 senses

cold flow

noun
1

Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences Material Low, ambient temperature creep;particularly affecting polymers or low-melting-point (typically nonferrous) metals.

2

Viscous flow at ambient or cold temperature.

cold flow

verb
1

To exhibit cold flow.

Often hyphenated

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