Elasticity

/ɪlɑːstˈɪsɪti/

/ˌiˌɫæsˈtɪsəti/

Elasticity

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

synonyms : snap

Examples

1. The bread recipe called for a flour treatment agent to enhance the dough's elasticity.

2. Elasticity actually describes the texture of steak pretty well.

3. The scientific theme of this week is elasticity.

4. Now, elasticity is of central importance to cooking.