Science / Geology / Elastic Limit: The maximum stress that can be applied to a body without resulting in permanent deformation - the rock reverts to its original shape after the stress is removed. In the case of a fault or a fold the elastic limit is exceeded and the deformation becomes a permanent structure of the rock.
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Elastic Verb Synonyms: flexible, stretchable, stretchy, stretch, bendable, pliable, springy, plastic, extensile, extensible, expansible, expandable, contractile, resilient, bouncy, compressible
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Limit Noun Synonyms: check, curb, bridle, restrict, restrain, hold in check
Limit Verb Synonyms: set, define, determine, fix
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Health / Health Insurance / Maximum Dollar Limit: The maximum amount of money that an insurance company (or self-insured company) will pay for claims within a specific time period. Maximum dollar limits vary greatly. They may be based on or specified MORE
Health / Dentistry / Mental Illness And Substance Abuse Limitations: When a disability is caused by a psychological/behavioral/emotional disorder, or by alcoholism or the non-medical use of drugs, benefits may be limited by the disability contract to a period of 12 or MORE
Business / Finance / Master Limited Partnership (MLP): A publicly traded limited partnership. MORE
Business / Debt / Lower Earnings Limit: The level of income at which employees start to pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions. MORE
Technology / Television (TV) / Locks and Limits: Allows you to restrict viewing of rated movies (based on the motion picture rating system) or to lock out entire channels. MORE
Business / Machine Shop / Modulus Of Elasticity: The ratio of stress to strain in material: also referred to as Young?€™s modulus. MORE