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elongation

/ˌiːlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 伸长, 延长
Definition
  • n. the act or amount of becoming longer or stretched out
Example
The elongation of the metal rod happened after intense heating.
金属棒在剧烈加热后发生了伸长。