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viscoelastic

/ˌvɪs.koʊ.ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌvɪs.koʊ.ɪˈlæs.tɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает материал, который проявляет как вязкие, так и упругие характеристики при деформации.

Describes a material that exhibits both viscous and elastic characteristics when undergoing deformation.

  1. Having both viscous and elastic propertiesC1formalscientific

    Describes a material that exhibits both viscous (resistance to flow) and elastic (ability to return to original shape) characteristics when deformed.

    ruВязкоупругий

    • The viscoelastic nature of the polymer allows it to absorb shocks effectively.
    • Many biological tissues, like cartilage, are viscoelastic.
    • Engineers use viscoelastic materials to dampen vibrations in buildings.
Forms
  • more viscoelastic comparative form
  • most viscoelastic superlative form