† ˈelaˌtery Obs.
[f. elater + -y; cf. elaterium 3.]
The elastic force, elasticity of the air; = elater1.
| 1653 tr. Pecquet's Anat. Exper. 91 The superficie of the Earth-Watrish Orb is pressed of the same [the Atmosphere] not by its weight alone, but also by vertue of his Elatery [orig. non solo pondere, sed et Elateris..virtute]. 1664 Power Exp. Philos. 103 The ayr hath..a strong elatery of its own. 1676 Phil. Trans. X. 534 Corrosions of bodies may further bend the springy particles of the Air, giving it a greater Elatery. 1847 in Craig; and in mod. Dicts. |