ductility

noun
UK: /ˌdʌkˈtɪləti/
US: /ˌdʌkˈtɪləti/

  1. The quality of being easily stretched into wires or thin threads.

    1. Gold's ductility allows it to be drawn into very fine wires.
    2. The metal's high ductility made it suitable for creating intricate jewelry designs, demonstrating its malleability.

  2. The ability of a material to deform permanently without fracturing when subjected to tensile stress.

    1. Steel's ductility prevents it from breaking easily under pressure.
    2. Engineers consider the ductility of various alloys before using them in construction to ensure structural integrity.

Synonyms

malleability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ductility" in English means: The quality of being easily stretched into wires or thin threads., The ability of a material to deform permanently without fracturing when subjected to tensile stress..

The phonetic transcription of "ductility" is /ˌdʌkˈtɪləti/ in British English and /ˌdʌkˈtɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ductility": malleability.

Example usage of "ductility": "Gold's ductility allows it to be drawn into very fine wires.". More examples on the page.