adjective
- having both viscous and elastic properties; exhibiting both fluid-like flow and solid-like elasticity when deformed
Usage: physics; materials science
Examples
- The viscoelastic polymer slowly returned to its original shape after being stretched.
- Human skin exhibits viscoelastic behavior under mechanical stress.
- The engineer studied the viscoelastic properties of the rubber compound.
- Silly Putty is a common example of a viscoelastic material.
- The viscoelastic foam mattress conforms to body shape while providing support.
- Researchers measured the viscoelastic response of the biological tissue.