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Spark erosion. A precision metal removal process, using a series of electrical sparks, to erode material from a workpiece in a liquid medium under carefully controlled conditions.  

A polymer that has weak intermolecular forces with characteristics of viscosity and elasticity; compared with other materials it has a low Young’s modulus and high failure strain. The term originates from elastic polymer, which is also known as rubber.  

A polymer whose glass transition temperature is below its service temperature (usually room temperature). These materials are characterized by low stiffness and extremely large elastic strains. Adj: Elastomeric.  

The quality that allows a structure or material to return to its original form on removal of an external force. A property that allows a muscle to return to its original shape after it is contracted or extended. The ability of a food to return to its original shape or size after it has been…

Measure of elasticity; relative stiffness of a material within the range of elastic deformation (below the point of plastic deformation). Called also modulus of elasticity or Young modulus. Elastic modulus = Stress/Strain or E =σ/ε.  

Gram‐negative, nonmotile, microaerophilic, rod‐shaped bacteria found primarily in subgingival plaque. Also associated with sinusitis, meningitis, pneumonia, and endocarditis.  

Epidermal growth factor.  

Cell that becomes active in response to stimulation. In immunology, a differentiated lymphocyte capable of mounting a specific immune response, e.g., antibody production, lymphokine production or helper, suppressor, or killer function. Called also effector lymphocyte. A cell that performs a specific function in response to a stimulus; usually used to describe cells in the immune…

Electric discharge method.  

Articulation in which the opposing anterior teeth meet along the incisal edges when the teeth are in maximum intercuspation.