elastomer

noun

elas·​to·​mer i-ˈla-stə-mər 

: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber

polyvinyl elastomers

elastomeric

i-ˌla-stə-ˈmer-ik 

adjective

Examples of elastomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

West designs and manufactures elastomer stoppers and seals that keep vials sterile, prefillable syringe systems and self-injection cartridges, and wearable patch injectors for continuous drug delivery. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Once damage occurs, the elastomer begins putting itself back together. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026

Artificial muscles replace heavy motors The artificial muscles use a rubber-like material called a dielectric elastomer. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Some brands may use latex or thermoplastic elastomers. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

elastic + -o- + -mer

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above