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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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Key statement: A ribbed v-belt having an elastomeric cover layer (1), a tension-support layer (3), elastomeric base ribbed body (2) which has an outer coating containing fibers. Polyurethane reaction injection molding (RIM) technology, developed by Bayer AG in the late 1960s, has evolved into a range of rigid ("structural foam") and elastomeric forms, as well as reinforced (RRIM) and structural (SRIM) composites. The Rubber Saddle Web Strap is an elastomeric jacket that can help improve the life of stretch tubing and band products. |
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