Lüders' line

noun

Lü·​ders' line

variants or less commonly Lueders' line

ˈlü|də(r)z-,

ˈlē|

: a line or any of a definite system of line markings appearing on the smooth surface of tough material (as metal) strained beyond its elastic limit and caused by flow of the material

Word History

Etymology

after W. Lüders, flourished 1859 German scientist, its discoverer

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