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elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber rubber, any solid substance that upon vulcanization becomes elastic; the term includes natural rubber (caoutchouc) and synthetic rubber. The term elastomer
..... Click the link for more information. . The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. elastomer (ELASTic pOlyMER) A soft, compliant, rubber-like material.elastomer [i′las·tə·mər] (materials) A polymeric material, such as a synthetic rubber or plastic, which at room temperature can be stretched under low stress to at least twice its original length and, upon immediate release of the stress, will return with force to its approximate original length. elastomer A macromolecular material (such as rubber or a synthetic material having similar properties) that returns rapidly to approximately the initial dimensions and shape after substantial deformation by a weak stress and release of the stress. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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