Die Elastizität
Example: Die Elastizität des Materials bestimmt seine Verformbarkeit unter Druck.
Definition
Elastizität refers to the property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. It determines how much a material can deform under pressure and still recover without permanent change.
Etymology
The word "Elastizität" originates from the Greek word 'elastikos,' meaning 'ductile' or 'flexible,' combined with the German suffix '-ität,' which denotes a quality or state. Did you know? This term entered scientific language in the 19th century as the study of material properties developed.
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"Die Elastizität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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