The Emergence Machine

Spandex

physical · Materials · Level 9 · E3

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Emergence definition

A synthetic elastic fiber with exceptional stretch and recovery properties, commonly used in activewear and form-fitting garments, combining the properties of synthetic fibers and the application of force to muscles to achieve controlled extension motion.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
spandex
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL9L8L7L6L4L2L1L0SpandexStretchMuscleBodyTissueFiberOrganism… intermediate l…SyntheticForceFormLifeActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesSpandexL9SyntheticL2FiberL4StretchL8E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Synthetic L2 (requires)
    Spandex: A synthetic elastic fiber with exceptional stretch and recovery properties, commonly used in activewear and form-fitting garments to provide a snug, flexible fit.
  • Fiber L4 (requires)
    Spandex is a synthetic elastic fiber that can stretch significantly without losing shape, widely used in activewear and form-fitting garments.
  • Stretch L8 (requires) physics sense
    Spandex: A synthetic elastic fiber with exceptional stretch and recovery properties, commonly used in activewear and form-fitting garments to provide a snug, flexible fit.