Hyperelastic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing an ideally elastic material for which the stress-strain relationship derives from a strain energy density function not-comparable
  2. 2
    Exceptionally elastic not-comparable

Example

More examples

"The material, called hyperelastic bone, stimulates new bone growth when grafted to a bone injury site, and its developers say it is perfect for use in developing countries because it is inexpensive and quick to create."

Etymology

From hyper- + elastic.

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