elastance en · NOUN
Etymology
* From elastic + -ance. * (physics): Coined by Oliver Heaviside. There is a force–voltage electromechanical analogy in which capacitance corresponds to the inverse of a spring constant; the smaller the spring constant, the more “elastic” (yielding, flexible) the spring is.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An electrical property that is the inverse of capacitance.
- (countable, uncountable) The inverse of compliance.
- (countable, uncountable) A measurement of the tendency of the lung, urinary bladder, gallbladder or other cavity to recoil inwards.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elastances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
wikipedia: Mechanical–electrical analogies · wikipedia: Oliver Heaviside