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springiness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | give, spring |
| Type of | elasticity, snap |
| Derivation | springy |
Examples of springiness
springiness
Even the cucumber crunch balances with the springiness of the seaweed.
From the sfgate.com
However, accurate calibration of the springiness of the tip is difficult.
From the sciencedaily.com
This change in springiness is used by the bacteria to detect salts in their environments.
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With a frame of injection-molded nylon, these shoes make up for their weight in springiness.
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I must say, however, the keys themselves feel great with just the right amount of springiness.
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This indicates that springiness is the primary factor in reducing the number of home runs hit.
From the newscientist.com
If your collagen has dissolved, your elastic fibers have lost their springiness and your subcutaneous fat has atrophied.
From the ocregister.com
To these talents, add super-springiness.
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When the strip is heated it coils up naturally and its springiness means that it clamps easily round the wearer's ears.
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- Give: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- (springy) bouncy: elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
- (springy) (of movements) light and confidently active; "he walked away with a springy step"
- The property of being springy
- (springy) That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc
- Is how easily the wood bends. Ordinarily, stiffness is good, but in shuttles, springy is good. I'm using the inverse of William Lincoln's stiffness ratings. This yields ratings of very springy, springy, moderately springy, stiff and very stiff. ...
