auxetic

[ awg-zet-ik, awk-set- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or promoting auxesis.

noun

1. an auxetic agent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of auxetic¹

1730–40; < Greek auxētikos increasing, equivalent to auxēt ( ós ) increased (derivative of aúxein; auxesis ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

Despite this great potential, auxetic products have been slow to market.

From Science Daily

Unlike a rubber band that narrows when stretched, the Airgami mask expands when pulled across the face, a feature of so-called auxetic materials.

From National Geographic

It has an exclusive licensing agreement with Florida State University for the design, manufacturing and distribution of the first commercially available auxetic foam in a variety of medical devices and protective equipment.

From Seattle Times

Not only were these sheets auxetic - expanding in all directions when stretched - but they could snap easily back and forth between stretched and unstretched states.

From BBC

Its has "auxetic" properties, make it good at absorbing impacts.

From BBC