Definitions for elastomer
ɪˈlæs tə mərelas·tomer

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1. elastomernoun

   any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)

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1. elastomernoun

   any polymer having the elastic properties of rubber

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1. Elastomer

   An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity (i.e. both viscosity and elasticity) and with weak intermolecular forces, generally low Young's modulus and high failure strain compared with other materials. The term, a portmanteau of elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with rubber, although the latter is preferred when referring to vulcanisates. Each of the monomers which link to form the polymer is usually a compound of several elements among carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and silicon. Elastomers are amorphous polymers maintained above their glass transition temperature, so that considerable molecular reconformation is feasible without breaking of covalent bonds. At ambient temperatures, such rubbers are thus relatively compliant (E ≈ 3 MPa) and deformable. Their primary uses are for seals, adhesives and molded flexible parts. Application areas for different types of rubber are manifold and cover segments as diverse as tires, soles for shoes, and damping and insulating elements. Rubber-like solids with elastic properties are called elastomers. Polymer chains are held together in these materials by relatively weak intermolecular bonds, which permit the polymers to stretch in response to macroscopic stresses. Elastomers are usually thermosets (requiring vulcanization) but may also be thermoplastic (see thermoplastic elastomer). The long polymer chains cross-link during curing (i.e. vulcanizing). The molecular structure of elastomers can be imagined as a 'spaghetti and meatball' structure, with the meatballs signifying cross-links. The elasticity is derived from the ability of the long chains to reconfigure themselves to distribute an applied stress. The covalent cross-linkages ensure that the elastomer will return to its original configuration when the stress is removed.

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1. elastomer

   An elastomer is a type of polymer characterized by high elasticity. These materials can return to their original shape after being stretched, compressed, or deformed. Examples include natural substances like rubber, as well as synthetic materials like neoprene and polyurethane. They are widely used in various industries, such as the automotive, aerospace, medical and consumer goods industries.

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1. Elastomer

   An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity, generally having low Young's modulus and high failure strain compared with other materials. The term, which is derived from elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, although the latter is preferred when referring to vulcanisates. Each of the monomers which link to form the polymer is usually made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and/or silicon. Elastomers are amorphous polymers existing above their glass transition temperature, so that considerable segmental motion is possible. At ambient temperatures, rubbers are thus relatively soft and deformable. Their primary uses are for seals, adhesives and molded flexible parts.

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1. salometer

How to pronounce elastomer?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of elastomer in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of elastomer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of elastomer in a Sentence

1. David Clarke:

   When you apply a voltage to them relative to some background there is an attractive force between the nanowires and the substrate that deforms the elastomer, elastomer rubber is very soft and so the surface becomes rough, and it is that roughness that scatters light.

2. Jim Harris:

   Denka Performance Elastomer's operations do not have any impact on health outcomes or COVID-19 sensitivity, in this critical time, it is important to look to our state and federal health officials for guidance. Health data suggests illnesses including diabetes, hypertension and obesity to be linked to COVID-19 mortality. DPE's operations are in no way related to these illnesses and health data show no negative health impacts resulting from DPE's operations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=elastomer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elastomer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastomer
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=elastomer