Resilience
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Description
The ability of a material to recover its original shape after deformation. The modulus of resilience is the maximum amount of stress, in inch pounds, that a material can experience and still retain its elastic deformation. Rubber, vinyl, nylon, wool and silk have good resilience.
Synonyms and Related Terms
résilience (Fr.);