Supercontraction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Supercontraction is a noun meaning The contraction (by up to 50%) of spider dragline silk in high humidity.
Meaning
The contraction (by up to 50%) of spider dragline silk in high humidity.
More Meanings
- The contraction of textile fibres when treated with heat etc.
Example Sentences
The demonstration that in an in vivo fascia replacement model supercontraction can be overcome by suturing the silk mesh into a defect before releasing it from the frame, encourages the in vivo use of spider silk without the presence of a supporting scaffold.
Word Forms
- supercontractions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hornification, supercompaction, overcondensation, defilamentation, hyperevaporation, sticktion.
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