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In science class, we learned about elastic.
What does Elastic mean?
Elastic means stretchy and springing back.
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Able to stretch and return to its original shape.
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What does elastic mean in a physical science context?
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WordElastic.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningElastic means stretchy and springing back.
ExampleExample: In science class, we learned about elastic.
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- Syllables
- ih · las · tik
- Strongest beat
- las
- Ending
- tik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on las.
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science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
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opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
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elastic
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elastic
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