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inelastic

[in-i-las-tik] / ˌɪn ɪˈlæs tɪk /


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Using advanced inelastic neutron scattering techniques, the researchers observed both the positions of atoms within the crystal and how those atoms moved.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

“This strategy, in our opinion, leverages share gains at the lower end and pushes prices higher in the more inelastic segments.”

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Demand is what economists call inelastic, meaning it doesn't respond to price signals.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Economists consider gasoline to be inelastic, meaning that consumption remains mostly steady regardless of prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Legs wasting away, skin very dry and inelastic.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock




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