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Viscoelastic Substances
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Definition
: Substances that display the physical properties of ELASTICITY and VISCOSITY. The dual-nature of these substances causes them to resist applied forces in a time-dependent manner.
Examples
Viscosupplements
Other names
Substances, Viscoelastic; Solutions, Viscoelastic; Foams, Viscoelastic; Viscoelastic Solutions; Viscoelastic Foams