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elastic 1. (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation 2. (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously 3. Physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy 4. made of elastic 5. tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape 6. Chiefly US and Canadian something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter elastic [i′las·tik] (mechanics) Capable of sustaining deformation without permanent loss of size or shape. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Originally developed for use by manned space flight crews, visco elastic memory foam is now being used extensively in the bedding industry. GE exhibited several Silicones products and services such as its new Tufel* III elastomer, a two-component, addition cured silicone elastomer that provides high resilience and elastic memory, as well as low hysteresis, for flow accuracy and improved pump life performance. wide strap has an elastic memory which enables the strap to contract and stay tight, even on loads that settle or shrink in size. |
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