elasticiteit

Dutch

Etymology

From French élasticité, from Ancient Greek (elastos) "ductile, flexible", related to (elaunein) "to strike, beat out", itself of of uncertain origin + -iteit

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /elɑstisiˈtɛi̯t/
  • Hyphenation: elas‧ti‧ci‧teit

Noun

elasticiteit f (plural elasticiteiten)

  1. (physics) The property elasticity, by virtue of which a material can regain its original dimensions

Synonyms

  • rek
  • veerkracht, veerkrachtigheid
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