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elastomeric

elastomeric

7.7
Material that can stretch and return to its original shape, like rubber
  • adjective
  • /ɪˌlæstəˈmɛrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : elastomérico
  • Elastomeric gloves are popular in laboratories because they provide flexibility and can fit snugly on the hands.
  • elastomeric material
  • elastomeric seals
  • elastomeric formulations

Examples

  • We decided to use an elastomeric seal to ensure the joints remained watertight during temperature changes.

  • With a hardness of 80 Shore A, NBR provides the best damping capability among elastomeric elements.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Some degree of permanent compressive set is normal as elastomeric elements age in service.

    Academic text (1996)

  • An elastomeric end cap retainer provides an inherent cushioning effect.

    Academic text (1998)

  • One of the most widely applied types of flexible couplings is an elastomeric design known as the jaw coupling.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Various elastomeric seals, orifice sizes, and mounting configurations are available.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The piping system includes precision ground joints, stainless steel sleeves, and elastomeric seals.

    Academic text (1997)

  • We are developing a high-resolution printing technique based on transferring a pattern from an elastomeric stamp to a solid substrate by conformal contact.

    Academic text (2001)

  • High-temperature Arcusaflex couplings operating with elastomeric silicone-rubber elements are said to be extremely well-suited for high-temperature applications.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The elastomeric material can stretch significantly and return to its original form after being released.

Synonyms

flexible
vselastomeric
31 3.4

Able to bend easily without breaking and return to shape

focuses on stretching and returning rather than bending flexibility
elastic
vselastomeric
23 2.6

Able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pressed

focuses specifically on stretching and recovery rather than compression
stretchy
vselastomeric
10 1.9

A fabric you can pull that returns to its old shape

is about materials that stretch and reliably recover their original form
stretchable
vselastomeric
1 2.6

Becomes longer when you pull it and then goes back to its original size

emphasizes the stretch plus recovery property rather than other deformations

Antonyms

inelastic
  • Specialized
2 6.6

Not able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pressed

How Elastic

elastomeric
  • Specialized
7.7
rigid
35 4.0
inelastic
  • Specialized
2 6.6

Surface Forms

elastomeric positive

Morphology

elastomeric = elastomer (semi-transparent) = elastomer + ic

The word is transparently formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic' to 'elastomer', but 'elastomer' and the resulting adjective are technical terms and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Elastomeric comes from elastic, which means 'able to stretch', and the part -mer meaning 'part', as in polymer. That's why an elastomeric material is made of stretchy parts that let it stretch and then return to its original shape.