Glossary:Dilatancy
The ability of a rock to expand through micro-fractures in consolidated rocks or grain position shifts in unconsolidated rocks.
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The ability of a rock to expand through micro-fractures in consolidated rocks or grain position shifts in unconsolidated rocks.