ductility

[US]/dʌkˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
[UK]/dʌkˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire; the quality of being easily shaped or molded; the property of being pliable and flexible; the capacity to undergo deformation without breaking

Phrases & Collocations

high ductility

ductility test

ductility property

ductility index

ductility measurement

ductility limit

ductility behavior

ductility enhancement

ductility factor

ductility analysis

Example Sentences

the ductility of gold makes it easy to work with in jewelry making.

materials with high ductility can be stretched into thin wires.

engineers often consider ductility when selecting materials for construction.

the ductility of steel allows it to absorb energy during impact.

in metalworking, ductility is crucial for forming processes.

testing for ductility helps determine the quality of a material.

the ductility of copper is one reason it is widely used in electrical wiring.

high ductility in polymers allows for flexible packaging solutions.

understanding ductility is important for materials science students.

some alloys are designed to enhance ductility without compromising strength.

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