elastomer

[ih-las-tuh-mer]

noun Chemistry.

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

Origin of elastomer

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

Related formse·las·to·mer·ic

[ih-las-tuh-mer-ik] /ɪˌlæs təˈmɛr ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for elastomeric

elastomer

noun

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

Derived Formselastomeric (ɪˌlæstəˈmɛrɪk), adjective

Word Origin for elastomer

C20: from elastic + -mer

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