hysteretic

/ˌhɪstəˈrɛtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or showing hysteresis (a delay or lag in response to a change).
    • The hysteretic behavior of the rubber band made it stretch differently on the way back.
    • The hysteretic loop in the graph showed how the material lost energy over time.
    • Engineers designed a hysteretic damper to reduce vibrations in the building.
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