elastomeric
Like flexible rubber
Elastomeric describes materials with rubber-like elasticity—able to stretch significantly and return to their original shape.
The term applies to polymers used in seals, gaskets, medical devices, and flexible coatings: elastomeric roof coating, elastomeric sealant.
An elastomer is the material itself; elastomeric is its adjectival form.
Flexible synthetic polymer
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
- butylFour-carbon alkyl radical
latex · thermoplastic · TPE · spandex · vulcanized · polymer · compound · formulation
Tends to rebound
- springyAble to rebound
- reboundReturn after deflection
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
compressible · recoverable · memory · recoil · flexion · dampening · buffering · stress-relief
Able to curve
- pliantEasily bent or influenced
- suppleFlexing without damage
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- yieldingBending under pressure
malleable · stretchable · extensible · deformable · expandable · compressible · tensile · conformable
Mechanical leak preventer
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
watertight · airtight · hermetic · leakproof · impervious · grommet · diaphragm · flange
Able to withstand friction
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- toughDurable and strong
- robustStrong and durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
heavy-duty · abrasion-resistant · weatherproof · UV-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant · tear-resistant · rugged
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
butyl · latex · thermoplastic · TPE · spandex · vulcanized · polymer · compound · formulation
bouncy
Tends to rebound
- springyAble to rebound
- reboundReturn after deflection
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
impact-resistant · compressible · recoverable · memory · recoil · flexion · dampening · buffering · stress-relief · restoring
bendable
Able to curve
yielding · malleable · stretchable · extensible · deformable · expandable · compressible · tensile · conformable · flexuous
gasket
Mechanical leak preventer
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
caulk · watertight · airtight · hermetic · leakproof · impervious · grommet · diaphragm · flange · joint
wear-resistant
Able to withstand friction
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- toughDurable and strong
- robustStrong and durable
hard-wearing · heavy-duty · abrasion-resistant · weatherproof · UV-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant · tear-resistant · rugged · reliable
elastomericrigid
Unable to bend
inelastic · inflexible · stiff · unyielding · brittle