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viscoelastic

(ˌvɪskəʊɪˈlæstɪk)

adj

(General Physics) physics (of a solid or liquid) exhibiting both viscous and elastic behaviour when deformed

ˌviscoelasˈticity n

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vis•co•e•las•tic

(ˌvɪs koʊ ɪˈlæs tɪk)

adj.

pertaining to a substance having both viscous and elastic properties.

[1930–35]

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Adj.

viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties

natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"

elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"

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