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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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| ``My approach was to take the Ichabod that existed and elasticize him a little,'' says Depp. Real-World Attributes: Allows users to rubberize or elasticize objects, as well as apply the forces of gravity and friction, and the effects of density. |
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