elastomer
noun/ɪˈlæstəmər/
Frequency rank: #19,580 most common English word
Meaning
A natural or synthetic polymer that can be stretched and returns to its original shape when released.
Example sentence
The engineer chose material made from elastomer for the gasket because it could stretch and return to its original shape.
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