"elastica" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elasticas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} elastica (plural elasticas)
  1. (materials science) A curve that minimizes bending energy; the shape that a thin flexible rod assumes when its endpoints are fixed. Categories (topical): Materials science
    Sense id: en-elastica-en-noun-ixJ2YjXI
  2. (biology) Connective tissue that contains elastic fibers, such as that found in blood vessels or skin. Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-elastica-en-noun-oc0p~Xyo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 78 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 19 81 Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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