Softness in the context of Superhard material

Softness in the context of Superhard material

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Softness in the context of Pelage

A fur is a soft, thick growth of hair that covers the skin of almost all mammals. It consists of a combination of oily guard hair on top and thick underfur beneath. The guard hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the underfur acts as an insulating blanket that keeps the animal warm.

The fur of mammals has many uses: protection,sensory purposes, waterproofing, and camouflaging, with the primary usage being thermoregulation. The types of hair include

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Softness in the context of Underfur

A fur is a soft, thick growth of hair that covers the skin of almost all mammals. It consists of a combination of oily guard hair on top and thick underfur beneath. The guard hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the underfur acts as an insulating blanket that keeps the animal warm.

The fur of mammals has many purposes: protection, sensory, waterproofing, and camouflaging, with the primary purpose being thermoregulation. The types of hair include

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LINKED FROM (PARENTS)
← Pelage ← Fur ← Furs ← Pelt ← Animal fur ← Underfur ← Down hair
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Materials science → Plastic deformation → Pressing (metalworking) → Abrasion (mechanical) → Titanium → Beryllium → Sodium → Tin → Wood → Plastic → Intermolecular bond → Scratch hardness → Indentation hardness → Ductility → Elasticity (physics) → Stiffness → Plasticity (physics) → Deformation (mechanics) → Strength of materials → Toughness → Viscoelasticity → Viscosity → Ceramic → Concrete → Metal → Superhard material → Soft matter →