(chemistry) A coefficient that describes the degree to which factors like temperature and pH affect the rate of a chemical reaction

(mathematics) the point elasticity of one variable with respect to another between two given points

(economics) An economic metric designed to measure how sensitive quantity demanded is to a change in the price of a good/service.

(economics) an economic metric that measures the responsiveness of a quantity supplied of a good to a change in its price, calculated as the percent change in supply over the percent change in price.

(economics) an economic metric that measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded for a good to a change in the price of another good

(economics) an economic metric that measures the responsiveness of a quantity demanded for a good to a change in income, calculated as the percent change in demand over the percent change in income

plural of elastic band

A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.

(physics) The level of stress at which a solid undergoes a greater change in strain than predicted by Hooke's law; often followed by necking and breaking.

(physics) The potential energy stored in a system when it is distorted or deformed; the classic example is that of a coiled spring