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n.
Acting force; elasticity.
adv.
In an elastic manner; by an elastic power; with a spring.
n.
The quality of being elastic; the inherent property in bodies by which they recover their former figure or dimensions, after the removal of external pressure or altering force; springiness; tendency to rebound; as, the elasticity of caoutchouc; the elasticity of the air.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Elate
n.
The state of being elated.
a.
Having the spirits raised by success, or by hope; flushed or exalted with confidence; elated; exultant.
n.
Olefiant gas or ethylene; -- so called by Berzelius from its forming an oil combining with chlorine. [Written also elayle.] See Ethylene.
n.
Any beetle of the family Elateridae, having the habit, when laid on the back, of giving a sudden upward spring, by a quick movement of the articulation between the abdomen and thorax; -- called also click beetle, spring beetle, and snapping beetle.
n.
An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.
adv.
With elation.
imp. & p. p.
of Elate
n.
Same as Elatrometer.
n.
A cathartic substance obtained, in the form of yellowish or greenish cakes, as the dried residue of the juice of the wild or squirting cucumber (Ecballium agreste, formerly called Momordica Elaterium).
n.
A nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin, which forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very insoluble in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when digested with either pepsin or trypsin.
n.
One who, or that which, elates.
a.
Elastic.
n.
An elastic spiral filament for dispersing the spores, as in some liverworts.
n.
A mineral resin, of a blackish brown color, occurring in soft, flexible masses; -- called also mineral caoutchouc, and elastic bitumen.
n.
The active principle of elaterium, being found in the juice of the wild or squirting cucumber (Ecballium agreste, formerly Motordica Elaterium) and other related species. It is extracted as a bitter, white, crystalline substance, which is a violent purgative.
n.
The quality of being elastic; elasticity.
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