elastomer
Bouncy synthetic material
An elastomer is a material that can stretch significantly and return to its original shape—rubber being the classic example.
The term covers both natural rubber and synthetic variants like silicone, neoprene, and latex.
Elastomers appear in tires, seals, gaskets, and flexible tubing: The O-ring failed because the elastomer degraded in the heat.
Elastic polymer from trees
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
butyl · latex · polyisoprene · spandex · chloroprene · isoprene
Lose strength or energy
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- O-ringCircular sealing element
- hoseFlexible fluid conduit
bushing · grommet · diaphragm · weatherstripping · insulation · glove · tubing · dampener
Large repeated-unit molecule
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- monomerChain-forming molecule
polymerization · sulfur · accelerator · plasticizer · antioxidant · filler · compounding · chain
Able to curve
- pliantEasily bent or influenced
- suppleFlexing without damage
- springyAble to rebound
- resilientAble to recover quickly
stretchy · yielding · bouncy · spongy · flexibility · malleable · pliable · rubbery
Capable of elongation
- elongationIncrease in length
- reboundReturn after deflection
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
- modulusAbsolute value operation
strain · stress · fatigue · creep · damping · memory · recovery · deformation
Able to recover quickly
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · wear-resistant · rugged · abrasion-resistant · weatherproof · UV-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
polyurethane · butyl · latex · polyisoprene · spandex · chloroprene · isoprene
tire
Lose strength or energy
hose · bushing · grommet · diaphragm · weatherstripping · insulation · glove · tubing · dampener · mount
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- curingRestoring health or preserving
monomer · polymerization · sulfur · accelerator · plasticizer · antioxidant · filler · compounding · chain · bonding
bendable
Able to curve
resilient · stretchy · yielding · bouncy · spongy · flexibility · malleable · pliable · rubbery · deformable
tensile
Capable of elongation
- elongationIncrease in length
- reboundReturn after deflection
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
modulus · strain · stress · fatigue · creep · damping · memory · recovery · deformation
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
sturdy · robust · wear-resistant · rugged · abrasion-resistant · weatherproof · UV-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant · stable
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- elastic thingsrubber, spandex, latex, bungee cord, stretchy
- flexible materialsrubber band, spandex, latex, silicone, resistance band
- stretchy thingsstretchy, rubbery, springy, flexible, pliable
- rubber and resinnatural rubber, synthetic rubber, latex, neoprene, silicone
- stretch fabricsspandex, elastane, stretch denim, jersey knit, rib knit
elastomerthermoset
Permanently cross-linked polymer
glass · ceramic · bakelite · epoxy resin
elastomerglass
Transparent solid from sand
ceramic · metal · polystyrene · acrylic · polycarbonate
elastic, elasticity, inelastic, elastin, elasticated, elastically, elasticize, nonelastic, inelasticity