La elasticidad
Example: La elasticidad del material determina su capacidad para deformarse.
Definition
"La elasticidad" in engineering refers to the property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being deformed by an external force. It determines the material's ability to stretch or compress without permanent damage.
Etymology
The term "la elasticidad" comes from the Latin word 'elasticus,' which means 'ductile' or 'flexible.' The concept was adopted into Spanish through scientific and technical language, reflecting the material's ability to 'stretch back.' Did you know? The root 'elast-' relates to the Greek word 'elastos,' meaning 'ductile' or 'pliant.'
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"La elasticidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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