elastic
adj 1 a of a solid : capable of recovering size and shape after deformation b of a liquid : capable of resisting compression c of a gas : capable of indefinite expansion 2 : capable of being easily stretched or expanded and resuming former shape elas*ti*cal*ly adv , n 1 a : easily stretched rubber usu. prepared in cords, strings, or bands b : a band of elastic used esp. in orthodontics : also : one placed around a tooth at the gumline in effecting its nonsurgical removal 2 a : an elastic fabric usu. made of yarns containing rubber b : something made from this fabric .
Similar sounding terms: elas·ti·ca
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