elastomer
noun
elas·to·mer i-ˈla-stə-mər 
: any of various elastic substances resembling rubber
polyvinyl elastomers
elastomeric
i-ˌla-stə-ˈmer-ik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The elastomer finish, meanwhile, is designed to give the feel of the actual Huayra pedals. 
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022 The robust adhesiveness of the hydrogel-elastomer composite also allows for relatively smooth imaging when the body is in motion. Edward Chen, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Mechanical engineers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have found a new way to build body armor with a lightweight elastomer material that relies on a complex liquid crystal structure. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Apr. 2022 Both sides are textured to be anti-slip, and it's made of an eco-friendly TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer) rubber material for superb grip. Emily Shiffer, Men's Health, 6 June 2022 Her skin is soft, and the elastomer has a surprisingly pleasing tone. Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 Like the EXOspikes, the Microspikes are relatively easy to pull on and off over running shoes and stay put via stretchy, elastomer webbing. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 4 Dec. 2020 The Bikeroo Oversized Bike Seat comes in both indoor and outdoor versions, with the main difference being the type of springs (the indoor has elastomer and the outdoor has steel springs). PEOPLE.com, 9 Dec. 2021 It’s a two-piece case constructed of elastomer inside a rigid polycarbonate shell. Brad Moon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021 See More
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022 The robust adhesiveness of the hydrogel-elastomer composite also allows for relatively smooth imaging when the body is in motion. Edward Chen, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Mechanical engineers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have found a new way to build body armor with a lightweight elastomer material that relies on a complex liquid crystal structure. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Apr. 2022 Both sides are textured to be anti-slip, and it's made of an eco-friendly TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer) rubber material for superb grip. Emily Shiffer, Men's Health, 6 June 2022 Her skin is soft, and the elastomer has a surprisingly pleasing tone. Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 Like the EXOspikes, the Microspikes are relatively easy to pull on and off over running shoes and stay put via stretchy, elastomer webbing. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 4 Dec. 2020 The Bikeroo Oversized Bike Seat comes in both indoor and outdoor versions, with the main difference being the type of springs (the indoor has elastomer and the outdoor has steel springs). PEOPLE.com, 9 Dec. 2021 It’s a two-piece case constructed of elastomer inside a rigid polycarbonate shell. Brad Moon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
elastic + -o- + -mer
First Known Use
circa 1939, in the meaning defined above