noun
- the quality or state of lacking elasticity; the inability of a material to return to its original shape or size after deformation
Usage: technical; physics/materials science
Examples
- The anelasticity of the clay made it difficult to mold back to its original form.
- Engineers must account for anelasticity when designing materials that will experience repeated stress.
- Unlike rubber, the anelasticity of certain plastics means they will not fully recover after stretching.
- The material's anelasticity increased at higher temperatures.
- Researchers studied the anelasticity of the alloy to improve its performance in industrial applications.