Mandarin:
蠕变

Explanation in English Language (EN):
The slow and permanent deformation of a material under constant stress over a long period, especially at high temperatures.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
材料在长时间持续应力作用下缓慢发生的永久性变形，特别是在高温条件下显著。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/kɹˈiːp/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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