Examples of 'inelastic' in a sentence

Meaning of "inelastic"

inelastic (adjective): Not capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched, compressed, or bent. In economics, it refers to a situation where the supply and demand for a good or service do not change significantly with fluctuations in price
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  • lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding

How to use "inelastic" in a sentence

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Inelastic special tape for tape dressings.
The labour supply is inelastic and given by iL.
Consumer demand for milk products is inelastic.
So a perfectly inelastic good would have no substitutes.
Energy consumption appeared to be surprisingly price inelastic.
There is no perfectly inelastic good in the world.
So that just means you are relatively inelastic.
Demand is generally inelastic in the short period.
Demand and supply of labor is highly inelastic.
The elastic or inelastic scattering of polarized neutrons.
Differences between elastic and inelastic demand.
It is relatively inelastic or noncompliant at its inflated diameter.
Essential medical procedures have inelastic demand.
An inelastic tape measure was used for this measurement.
Demand for pesticide is generally thought to be inelastic.

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Represents the inelastic scat tering.
These commodities would therefore be considered inelastic.
An inelastic collision is sometimes also called a plastic collision.
Native demand for durable goods was inelastic.
This inelastic tissue prevents retraction.
This filtering can be done by elastic or inelastic deformation.
An inelastic good is where there is no substitute.
So that is what an economist calls inelastic demand.
Radiative inelastic scattering cross section.
The matrix material produced is inherently inelastic.
For it might be inelastic or they might.
The demand for illegal drugs is inelastic.
The good in question is inelastic with regard to supply.
The foil may for instance be inelastic.
The sail is inherently inelastic and of fixed size.
So both supply and demand here are inelastic.
Demand for food is highly inelastic in relation to prices.
The sling mesh may be elastic or inelastic.
Demand is then said to be inelastic with respect to price.
Market demand will become more inelastic.
Elastic and inelastic stability of structures.
We call this the perfectly inelastic demand.
Inelastic pricing indicates a weak price influence on demand.
The elongate element is formed of an inelastic material.
The pericardium is inelastic and does not distend easily.
The situation is referred to as perfectly inelastic demand.
The inelastic material may be plastic.
Stretching may be performed in an elastic or inelastic fashion.
Produce in the inelastic range of its demand curve.
The indicator may itself be elastic or inelastic.
Why is demand inelastic for many industrial goods.
Demand for CDs will be inelastic too.
This is inelastic in this price range.
Have very little substitutes are very inelastic.
Is demand elastic or inelastic in this range.

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