adjective
- of or relating to a material that becomes thicker in the transverse direction when stretched longitudinally, or thinner when compressed
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- Auxetic foams have unusual properties that make them useful for impact protection.
- The auxetic material expanded sideways as it was pulled lengthwise.
- Engineers are developing auxetic composites for aerospace applications.
- Unlike most materials, auxetic polymers have a negative Poisson's ratio.
- Auxetic textiles could provide better flexibility and support in protective clothing.