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elastic

Pronunciación: [ɪˈlæstɪk]

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Cómo usar elastic en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «material properties»

(adjective) when something can stretch and then goes back to its original shape. Think of a rubber band that you can pull but it snaps back when you let go.

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The elastic band was able to stretch across the table and then return to its normal size.

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The paper was not elastic; it tore instead of bending.

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Is this fabric elastic enough to fit different shapes?

Contexto: «material properties»

(noun) a type of material that can stretch. It’s often used in clothes and bands because it helps them fit better.

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The dress had elastic around the waist to make it comfortable.

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Without elastic, the waistband would be too loose and wouldn’t fit well.

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What type of elastic do you think is best for making stretchy pants?

Contexto: «economic concepts»

(adjective) when changes in one thing cause big changes in another. Like when the price of candy goes up, and then fewer people buy it.

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The demand for ice cream is very elastic in summer because many people want it when it’s hot.

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The demand for basic foods is not elastic; people still buy them even if prices rise.

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How elastic is the demand for video games compared to toys?

Cómo se pronuncia elastic

Pronunciación: [ɪˈlæstɪk]

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