elastoplastic

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noun

elas·​to·​plas·​tic

ə̇ˈlastəˌplastik,

ēˈl-

: a substance having both elastic and plastic properties : a rubberlike plastic

elastoplastic

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adjective

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: relating to the state of stress between the elastic limit of a material and its breaking strength in which the material exhibits both elastic and plastic properties

elastoplasticity

⸗ˌ⸗⸗ˌplaˈstisətē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

Noun

elast- + plastic (noun)

Adjective

elast- + plastic (adjective)

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