HeyRuaHow to say “elastomer” in Irish
- Irish:
- leaistiméir
- English:
- elastomer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LASH-tih-mair” /ˈlʲaʃtʲəmʲeːrʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leaistiméirí (elastomers)
- Genitive singular:
- leaistiméire, na leaistiméire (e.g. airíonna na leaistiméire, properties of the elastomer)
- Genitive plural:
- leaistiméirí, na leaistiméirí (e.g. úsáid na leaistiméirí, the use of the elastomers)
What does “leaistiméir” mean?
- elastomer
- A rubber-like polymer material that can be stretched and returns to its original shape.Also: elastic polymer, synthetic rubber.
“Leaistiméir” with the article
The plural of elastomer in Irish is leaistiméirí. Here is leaistiméir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leaistiméir
the elastomer
No change after an
na leaistiméirí
the elastomers
Plural: no change after na
“Leaistiméir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leaistiméir, the Irish word for elastomer.
Is cineál polaiméire é leaistiméir.
An elastomer is a type of polymer.
Síneann an leaistiméir go héasca.
The elastomer stretches easily.
Tá rubar nádúrtha ina leaistiméir.
Natural rubber is an elastomer.
Úsáidtear leaistiméirí i mbonn rothaí.
Elastomers are used in tyres.
Rinneamar staidéar ar struchtúr na leaistiméire.
We studied the structure of the elastomer.
Tá an séala déanta as leaistiméir shintéiseach.
The seal is made of a synthetic elastomer.
Filleann leaistiméirí ar a gcruth féin.
Elastomers return to their own shape.
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Elastomer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for elastomer?
The Irish for elastomer is leaistiméir (pronounced “LASH-tih-mair”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leaistiméirí.
How do you pronounce leaistiméir in Irish?
Leaistiméir is said like “LASH-tih-mair” (IPA /ˈlʲaʃtʲəmʲeːrʲ/).
What is the plural of elastomer in Irish?
The plural of leaistiméir is leaistiméirí; with the article, na leaistiméirí means “the elastomers”. The genitive plural is leaistiméirí, as in úsáid na leaistiméirí (the use of the elastomers).
How is leaistiméir different from rubar?
Rubar is rubber in general, while leaistiméir is the technical term for any rubber-like stretchy polymer, natural or synthetic.
