inelastic
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Demand for oil was assumed to be relatively inelastic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Using advanced inelastic neutron scattering techniques, the researchers observed both the positions of atoms within the crystal and how those atoms moved.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
“This strategy, in our opinion, leverages share gains at the lower end and pushes prices higher in the more inelastic segments.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Demand is what economists call inelastic, meaning it doesn't respond to price signals.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
In any case the inelastic quality of the Spartan system was unable to adapt itself to the spirit of the new age.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
Vocabulary lists containing inelastic
Engineering - Introductory
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