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What is "Elastomer" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 06-Mar-2024 (4 months, 21 days ago)
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Elastomer
A material that exhibits very low or zero crystallinity and a high degree of flexibility.
Elastomer
Any polymer that has high extensibility together with rapid and substantially complete elastic recovery.
Elastomer
An elastic rubber-like substance, such as natural or synthetic rubber.

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