Strain may refer to:
Science and technology
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Strain (biology)
In biology, a strain is a genetic variant, a subtype or a culture within a biological species. Strains are often seen as inherently artificial concepts, characterized by a specific intent for genetic isolation. This is most easily observed in mi ...
, variants of plants, viruses or bacteria; or an inbred animal used for experimental purposes
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Strain (chemistry), a chemical stress of a molecule
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Strain (injury), an injury to a muscle (tear in tendon) in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of over-stretching
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Strain (mechanics), a geometrical measure of deformation representing the relative displacement between particles in a material body
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Filtration
Filtration is a physical separation process that separates solid matter and fluid from a mixture using a ''filter medium'' that has a complex structure through which only the fluid can pass. Solid particles that cannot pass through the filter ...
, separating solids from fluids (liquids or gases) by interposing a strainer, a medium through which only the fluid can pass
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Percolation, the movement and filtering of fluids through porous materials
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Psychological stress
In psychology, stress is a feeling of emotional strain and pressure. Stress is a type of psychological pain. Small amounts of stress may be beneficial, as it can improve athletic performance, motivation and reaction to the environment. Exces ...
Other uses
* straining, in cooking, the separation of liquid from solids using a strainer or
sieve.
* , the process of making a mash or purée by forcing through a sieve, rather than using a power blender. Cf.
ricing (cooking)
Ricing is a cooking term meaning to pass food through a food mill or "ricer", which comes in several forms. In the most basic, food is pushed or pressured through a metal or plastic plate with many small holes, producing a smoother result than m ...
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strain (bridge), the indication of either the trump suit or notrump in a bid made in the game of contract bridge; also called a ''denomination''
Proper names
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Strain (surname) Strain is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
*Christina Strain (born 1981), comic book artist (colorist)
*Isaac Strain (1821-1857), American/Canadian explorer
* Julie Strain (1962-2021), American actress and model and musician
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Arts and media
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''Strain'' (manga), a 1996 manga written by Yoshiyuki Okamura, and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami
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Strain (music), a series of musical phrases that create a distinct melody of a piece
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''Strain'' (album), a 2004 album by Flesh Field
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Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry'', a 2006 anime
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''Strain'' (film), a Verte View production directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick and produced by Oluwatoyin Adewumi & Benjamin Abejide Adeniran
Places
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Strain, Arkansas, an unincorporated community in Richland Township of the Southern United States
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Strain, Missouri, an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Missouri, USA
See also
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Overwork
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S Train (disambiguation)
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Strain theory (disambiguation)
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Strainer, a type of sieve used to separate solids from liquids, e.g. in cooking
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The Strain (disambiguation) ''The Strain'' is a 2009 vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
The Strain may also refer to:
* ''The Strain'' (TV series) based on the novel
*'' The Strain Comic Book Series'' by Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an A ...
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Stressor
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