|
|
Definition of Stretchability
1. Noun. The capacity for being stretched.
Generic synonyms: Elasticity, Snap
Derivative terms: Stretch, Stretchy, Stretchable, Stretchy
Definition of Stretchability
1. Noun. The state of being stretchable ¹
2. Noun. The extent to which something is stretchable ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stretchability
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stretchability
Literary usage of Stretchability
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of the Theory of Elasticity and of the Strength of Materials: From by Isaac Todhunter (1893)
"We may perhaps better term them direct traction coefficients, they are coefficients
of ' stretchability.' b,, bs, bs are coefficients of lateral ..."
2. Modern Views of Electricity by Oliver Lodge (1907)
"The specific inductive capacity of the dielectric is represented by the
stretchability, or inverse elastic resilience, of the elastic threads. ..."
3. Printing: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Typography as Applied More by Charles Thomas Jacobi (1908)
"... and (2) to overcome, stretchability in art paper for three-colour work? 4.
Give the name of the composing machine you consider best adapted for a large ..."
4. Principles of Physics by Willis Eugene Tower, Charles Henry Smith, Charles Mark Turton (1914)
"be said to have great "stretchability," but little elastic force. In physics,
elasticity refers to the elastic force rather than its ability to endure ..."
5. Foundation for a new theory and practice of medicine by Thomas Inman (1860)
"... tibialis anticus, and all those whose united action tends to keep the foot in
its normal position ; with the fatigue comes a greater stretchability, ..."
6. Physics by Willis Eugene Tower, Charles Henry Smith, Charles Mark Turton, Thomas Darlington Cope (1920)
"Substances like India rubber may be said to have great "stretchability," but
little elastic force. In physics, elasticity refers to the elastic force rather ..."
7. Outlines of Electrical Engineering by Harold H. Simmons (1908)
"... it by means of an induction coil I, an electrical displacement takes place
and is proportional to the electrical " stretchability " of the dielectric. ..."
Other Resources:
