ductility

Definitions

The physical property of a metal or other material that allows it to be drawn out into a thin wire without breaking.

The quality of being easily shaped, molded, or influenced; pliability.

Examples

The ductility of copper makes it an ideal material for manufacturing electrical wires.

Engineers must test the ductility of steel to ensure it can withstand structural stress without snapping.

Synonyms

malleability pliability flexibility pliancy suppleness elasticity plasticity

Antonyms

brittleness rigidity inflexibility stiffness hardness inelasticity