elastomer

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A synthetic polymer with elastic properties similar to natural rubber that can recover its original size after repeated extensions to more than twice its initial length. Examples of elastomers are polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, and butyl rubber.
elastomer
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024