elasticity of shape

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• elasticity of volume — elasticity of volume, the tendency of liquids and gases to return to their original volume when the deforming force is released; resistance to change of volume. The slightest force can change their shape, but no force is great enough to change… …   Useful english dictionary

• Elasticity of cell membranes — A cell membrane defines a boundary between the living cell and its environment. It consists of lipids, proteins,carbohydrates etc. Lipids and proteins are dominant components of membranes. One of the principal types of lipids in membranes is… …   Wikipedia

• elasticity — /i la stis i tee, ee la stis /, n. 1. the state or quality of being elastic. 2. flexibility; resilience; adaptability: a statement with a great elasticity of meaning. 3. buoyancy; ability to resist or overcome depression. 4. Physics. the property …   Universalium

• Elasticity (physics) — A material is said to be elastic if it deforms under stress (e.g., external forces), but then returns to its original shape when the stress is removed. The amount of deformation is called the strain. Modeling elasticity The elastic regime is… …   Wikipedia

• Shape memory alloy — A shape memory alloy (SMA, also known as a smart alloy, memory metal, or muscle wire) is an alloy that remembers its shape, and can be returned to that shape after being deformed, by applying heat to the alloy. When the shape memory effect is… …   Wikipedia

• Shape-memory alloy — A shape memory alloy (SMA, smart metal, memory metal, memory alloy, muscle wire, smart alloy) is an alloy that remembers its original, cold forged shape: returning the pre deformed shape by heating. This material is a lightweight, solid state… …   Wikipedia

• elasticity — [[t]i͟ːlæstɪ̱sɪti, ɪlæ̱st [/t]] elasticities 1) N UNCOUNT The elasticity of a material or substance is its ability to return to its original shape, size, and condition after it has been stretched. Daily facial exercises help her to retain the… …   English dictionary

• shape elasticity — formos tamprumas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. form elasticity; shape elasticity vok. Formelastizität, f rus. упругость формы, f pranc. élasticité de forme, f …   Fizikos terminų žodynas

• elasticity — elastic ► ADJECTIVE 1) able to resume normal shape spontaneously after being stretched or squeezed. 2) flexible and adaptable. ► NOUN ▪ cord, tape, or fabric which returns to its original length or shape after being stretched. DERIVATIVES… …   English terms dictionary

• elasticity — noun (plural ties) Date: 1664 1. the quality or state of being elastic: as a. the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation ; springiness b. resilience 2 c. the quality of being adaptable 2. the responsiveness… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• elasticity — e|las|tic|i|ty [ ılæ stısəti ] noun uncount 1. ) the ability of a substance to stretch and then return to its original shape: the strength and elasticity of silk 2. ) the ability to change when the situation changes: the elasticity of the job… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English