Definition of Elastic limit

1. Noun. (physics) The level of stress at which a solid undergoes a greater change in strain than predicted by Hooke's law; often followed by necking and breaking. ¹

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Medical Definition of Elastic limit

1. The greatest stress to which a material may be subjected and still be capable of returning to its original dimensions when the forces are released. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elastic Limit

elastic artery
elastic band
elastic band fixation
elastic bandage
elastic bands
elastic bougie
elastic cartilage
elastic cone
elastic device
elastic energy
elastic fibres
elastic lamella
elastic layers of arteries
elastic layers of cornea
elastic ligature
elastic limit (current term)
elastic membrane
elastic modulus
elastic potential energy
elastic skin
elastic tissue
elastica
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elasticating
elasticin
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