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Elastane vs Elastance - What's the difference?

elastane | elastance |

As nouns the difference between elastane and elastance

is that elastane is spandex while elastance is (physics) an electrical property that is the inverse of capacitance.

elastane

English

Noun

(-)
  • Spandex.

    • Usage notes

    This is a generic term, unlike Spandex , which is a trademark.

    elastance

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (physics) An electrical property that is the inverse of capacitance.
  • (medicine) A measurement of the tendency of the lung, urinary bladder, gallbladder or other cavity to recoil inwards. Opposite of compliance.

    • References

    *OED2