What is another word for nanoindentation?
Pronunciation: [nˌanə͡ʊˌɪndɛntˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Nanoindentation is a technique that is used to measure the mechanical properties of materials on a very small scale. However, there are several other terms that are used interchangeably with nanoindentation in the scientific literature. These synonyms include nano-mechanical testing, nano-compression testing, micromechanical testing, and micro-compression testing. Each of these terms describes the same basic process of indenting a small area of a material and measuring the resulting deformation. The choice of terminology often depends on the specific application or research field, but all of these terms refer to the same fundamental technique.
