viscoelasticity
/ˌvɪskoʊˌilæˈstɪsəti/
noun
- The property of a material that shows both viscous (flowing) and elastic (springy) behavior when deformed.
- The viscoelasticity of human tissue helps protect organs from sudden impacts.
- Engineers study the viscoelasticity of polymers to design better shock absorbers.
- The viscoelasticity of the rubber allows it to stretch and then slowly return to its original shape.