elastomer

noun

elas·​to·​mer i-ˈla-stə-mər How to pronounce elastomer (audio)
: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber
polyvinyl elastomers
elastomeric adjective

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The first step needed for manufacturing elastic domes was to use disks made with a ferromagnetic elastomer, a blend of standard flexible elastomeric material and magnetic particles. Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024 His team did it with ferromagnetic elastomers, kirigami cuts, balloons, and magnets. Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024 One alternative involves replacing the motors with lighter, less complex and more energy-efficient inflatable elastomer pouches. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 Porous materials, like PVC and elastomer, hold onto bacteria and can never be fully cleaned. Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for elastomer 

Word History

Etymology

elastic + -o- + -mer

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of elastomer was circa 1939

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“Elastomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastomer. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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