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e·las·ti·cize
/
ɪˈlæs
təˌsaɪz
/
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verb (used with object),
-cized,
-ciz·ing.
to make
elastic
,
as by furnishing with
elastic
bands:
to elasticize the waistband of a dress.
Also,
especially British
,
e·las·ti·cise
.
Origin:
elastic
+
-ize
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elasticize
or
elasticise
(ɪˈlæstɪˌsaɪz)
—
vb
1.
to make elastic
2.
another word for
elasticate
elasticise
or
elasticise
—
vb
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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