anelastic
/ˌænɪˈlæstɪk/
adjective
- Describing a material that does not return to its original shape immediately after a force is removed, but instead shows time-dependent deformation.
- The anelastic behavior of the metal caused it to sag slightly under constant weight.
- Some plastics are anelastic, meaning they slowly recover after being bent.
- Engineers must account for anelastic properties when designing structures that experience long-term stress.
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