L'élasticité
Example: L'élasticité du matériau permet une meilleure résistance aux chocs.
Definition
"L'élasticité" refers to the property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. It is essential in technology for materials that must withstand deformation and recover without permanent damage.
Etymology
The word "l'élasticité" originates from the French adjective 'élastique,' which itself comes from the Greek 'elastikos,' meaning 'ductile' or 'flexible.' Did you know? The Greek root 'elas-' means 'to drive or to stretch,' perfectly capturing the idea of stretchiness in materials.
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"L'élasticité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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