DUCTILE


Meaning of DUCTILE in English

[ 'dʌktʌɪl ]

■ adjective

1》 (of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire.

2》 able to be deformed without losing toughness.

Derivatives

ductility noun

Origin

ME: from L. ductilis , from duct- , ducere 'to lead'.

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