De elasticiteit
Example: De elasticiteit van het materiaal bepaalt hoe ver het uitrekt.
Definition
"De elasticiteit" 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 the material can stretch or deform under force without permanent damage.
Etymology
"De elasticiteit" comes from the Latin word 'elasticus,' which means flexible or pliable. The term entered Dutch through French and English, reflecting the scientific study of materials and their ability to stretch and rebound. Did you know? The concept of elasticity was formally studied in physics during the 17th century.
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"De elasticiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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