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† eˈlastical, a. Obs.
= elastic.
1660Boyle New Exp. Phys. Mech. i. 22 There is a Spring or Elastical power in the Air in which we live. Ibid. 26 Elastical bodies (if I may so call them). 1664Power Exp. Philos. ii. 141 The Elastical pressure of the external Ayr upon the surface of the Quicksilver in the vessel. 1685Boyle Effects of Mot. viii. 99 By the Elastical force of the bent Bow the string is brought into a violent state of Tension. 1694Slare in Phil. Trans. XVIII. 213 Suffers no Elastical Air to lye concealed in any Liquors. 1718J. Chamberlayne Relig. Philos. (1730) II. xvii. §19 An inherent Elastical Power..like the Steel Springs of Watches.
fig.1662Stillingfl. Orig. Sacr. iii. i. §2. 364 There is an elastical power in conscience. 1664Power Exp. Philos. iii. 163 The Noble and Elastical Soul of Des-Cartes. |