elastomer

[ ih-las-tuh-mer ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an elastic substance occurring naturally, as natural rubber, or produced synthetically, as butyl rubber or neoprene.

elastomer

/ ɪˌlæstəˈmɛrɪk; ɪˈlæstəmə /

noun

1. any material, such as natural or synthetic rubber, that is able to resume its original shape when a deforming force is removed

Derived Forms

• elastomeric, adjective

Other Words From

• e·las·to·mer·ic [ih-las-t, uh, -, mer, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elastomer¹

1935–40; elast(ic) + -o- + Greek méros a part

Word History and Origins

Origin of elastomer¹

C20: from elastic + -mer

Example Sentences

The artificial muscles, called actuators, are made by alternating ultrathin layers of elastomer and carbon nanotube electrode material and then rolling the stack of layers into a squishy cylinder.

From MIT Technology Review

Embedded in the elastomer are magnetically charged-particles.

From Popular-Science

ReSkin has an elastomer surface which is rubbery and bounces back when you press on it.

From Popular-Science

In the case of the covid detector, freeze-dried components that react with the virus are embedded in a paper mask, surrounded by a ring of silicone elastomer so the sample can’t evaporate or diffuse away from the sensor.

From MIT Technology Review

The same rubbery elastomer is sometimes used in shoe soles and car tires.

From Science News For Students

The bullets come out of the elastomer sleeve for further cleaning and battery replacement.

From The Daily Beast