elasticize

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Etymology

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From elastic +‎ -ize.

Verb

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elasticize (third-person singular simple present elasticizes, present participle elasticizing, simple past and past participle elasticized)

  1. (US, transitive) To make (clothing, etc.) with elastic, by attaching elastic bands, so it can be adjusted while maintaining a snug fit.
  2. (transitive) To make elastic or stretchy.
    a facial cleanser that elasticizes the skin

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