elastomer
noun
elas·to·mer
i-ˈla-stə-mər 
: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber
polyvinyl elastomers
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The injection molding process begins with the user pouring a liquid elastomer mixture into the injection chamber.
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New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
This development marks progress in n-type elastomers, referring to materials that conduct electrons and maintain conductivity under mechanical strain.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The role of remora’s soft tissues, which provide the suction by dividing the disk into compartments, was played by an elastomer.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
The double-layer design combines a polycarbonate frame and a thermoplastic elastomer.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
This development marks progress in n-type elastomers, referring to materials that conduct electrons and maintain conductivity under mechanical strain.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The role of remora’s soft tissues, which provide the suction by dividing the disk into compartments, was played by an elastomer.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
The double-layer design combines a polycarbonate frame and a thermoplastic elastomer.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for elastomer
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“Elastomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastomer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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