viscoelastic

adjective

vis·co·elas·tic | \ ˌvi-skō-ə-ˈla-stik

Definition of viscoelastic

: having appreciable and conjoint viscous and elastic properties such viscoelastic materials as asphalt also : constituting or relating to the state of viscoelastic materials viscoelastic data viscoelastic properties

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Recent Examples on the Web The microfiber fill has a viscoelastic effect to adjust to your movements during the night. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 June 2021 The interaction between the thread, mucin, and seawater creates a three-dimensional, viscoelastic network. — Laura Yan, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2018

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“Viscoelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscoelastic. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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viscoelastic

adjective

vis·co·elas·tic | \ ˌvis-kō-ə-ˈlas-tik

Medical Definition of viscoelastic

: having appreciable and conjoint viscous and elastic properties also : constituting or relating to the state of viscoelastic materials viscoelastic properties

Other Words from viscoelastic

viscoelasticity \ -ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, -ˈtis-tē

\ noun, plural viscoelasticities