elasticity

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In most cases, elasticity only becomes relevant when a liquid is cooled below its "glass transition," the point where it begins to behave more like a solid.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

What it comes down to, and both Brooks and Krugman were in agreement on this, is price elasticity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

In general, the increase in energy costs stemming from the war in the Middle East should temper demand in what economists call price elasticity.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Bono’s voice has as much power and elasticity as ever.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

His face had a strange elasticity: It would be slack and expressionless one minute, only to twist suddenly into a gaping, oversize grin that distorted his features and exposed a mouthful of horsy teeth.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer