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elastomer [i·las′tōmər] Etymology: Gk, elaunein, to drive + meros, part a synthetic rubber; any of various soft, elastic, rubberlike polymers used in dentistry as an impression material and for maxillofacial extraoral prostheses. elastomeric, adj. elastomer (ēlas´tōmur), n a soft, rubberlike material; synthetic rubber. A rubber base impression material (e.g., silicone, mercaptan). elastomer Surgery A type of silicone used in the outer shell of a breast implant. See Silicone elastomer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This reference chart rates each of 16 traditional and advanced elastomers on hardness, tensile strength, elongation, heat resistance, chemical resistance and other properties. The new Dow Specialty Plastics and Elastomers in Midland includes Engage metallocene polyolefin elastomers (POEs), Tyrin CPEs, and Nordel EPDM--all from DuPont Dow--as well as Dow's Affinity plastomers, new Versify propylene-ethylene TPEs, and wire and cable compounds. com/reports/c46430) has announced the addition of Silicone Elastomers 2006 to their offering. |
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