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Viscoelastic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having both viscous and elastic properties, typically describing a material that exhibits both fluid-like and solid-like behavior.

Sense 1: (Physics) Referring to a substance or material that displays a combination of viscosity and elasticity.

Sample Sentence 1: The viscoelastic nature of the silicone gel made it ideal for use in shock-absorbing materials.

Sample Sentence 2: The viscoelastic properties of the rubber made it stretchable and yet able to return to its original shape.

Related Products: Viscoelastic Materials, Viscoelastic Foams