stretchability
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- noun
- /ˌstrɛtʃəˈbɪlɪti/
:
elasticidad
- PHOTO (COLOR): Chemist Michael Tunick measures the stretchability of low-fat mozzarella cheese on a commercial take-out pizza.
These are not uniaxial bases again, but they're still limited by this stretchability constraint.
- These are not uniaxial bases again, but they're still limited by this stretchability constraint.
Examples
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The stretchability of the new fabric allows it to be comfortable and durable for everyday wear.
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And in fact, that they had a stretchability that from this picture you could deduce if you wanted, and we will, we will.
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This measurement of percent elongation gives an indication of the stretchability of the sample, a property of importance in assessing performance.
Academic text (2000) -
These are not uniaxial bases again, but they're still limited by this stretchability constraint.
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"By combining a liquid metal in a porous polymer, we achieved 200 percent stretchability in a material that does not suffer from stretch," said Yonggang Huang, Joseph Cummings Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University.
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When measuring rubber bands, the scientist noted their impressive stretchability during the test.
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The stretchability of the silicone material ensures it can be used in various applications without losing shape.
Synonyms
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The ability of a material to be pulled without breaking
A thing that can become longer or wider without breaking
How easily a material or tissue can stretch without breaking
Antonyms
How Stretchy
Surface Forms
Morphology
stretchability = stretchable (transparent) = stretch + able + ity
Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'stretchable', whose meaning is directly derived from 'stretch' + '-able'.
Etymology
The word stretchability comes from the verb stretch plus the endings -able 'able to' and -ity 'state or quality'. So it literally means the 'quality of being able to be stretched', which is why we use it to talk about how well a fabric or material can stretch.