expansile


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ex·pan·sile

(ĭk-spăn′səl, -sīl′)
adj.
Of, relating to, or capable of expansion.
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expansile

(ɪkˈspænsaɪl)
adj
1. able to expand or cause expansion
2. of or relating to expansion
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj. 1. expansile - (of gases) capable of expansion
elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
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expansile

adjective
Capable of being extended or expanded:
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