elastomer

noun

elas·to·mer i-ˈla-stə-mər

: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber

polyvinyl elastomers

elastomeric

i-ˌla-stə-ˈmer-ik

adjective

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Researchers are also investigating liquid-crystal elastomers and self-healing polymers, along with composite materials that combine multiple properties. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 The thermoplastic elastomer is between 50-85 percent bio-based, depending on the formulation, according to a DIN certification based on ASTM testing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The difference is significant – three times greater fatigue-resistance and as much as 15 times greater strength compared with similar elastomers. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 West designs and manufactures elastomer stoppers and seals that keep vials sterile, prefillable syringe systems and self-injection cartridges, and wearable patch injectors for continuous drug delivery. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elastomer

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Etymology

elastic + -o- + -mer

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of elastomer was circa 1939

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