elasticity

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When Goodyear examined the sample, he was stunned: Instead of melting, it became sturdy and durable without losing its flexibility and elasticity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Both broke at the same critical stress point, suggesting that elasticity is not responsible for the fracture behavior in simple liquids.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Some of the wilder estimates of $200 for Brent suggest to Brooks an assumption that price elasticity is zero – in other words, demand is not impacted at all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Bono’s voice has as much power and elasticity as ever.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

A strapless elasticized slip which, in the course of wear, had lost its elasticity, slumped into my hand.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath