elastomer
noun
elas·to·mer
i-ˈla-stə-mər 
: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber
polyvinyl elastomers
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The role of remora’s soft tissues, which provide the suction by dividing the disk into compartments, was played by an elastomer.
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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
When the pneumatic networks are inflated with an external source of air, the elastomer expands, creating an actuator.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2012
The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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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
When the pneumatic networks are inflated with an external source of air, the elastomer expands, creating an actuator.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2012
The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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