Ductile
adjective
Able to be shaped or bent without breaking.
Gold is a ductile metal, which is why it can be used to make thin wires.
Often appears as...
- ductile metal
- ductile material
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Technical
adjective
Able to be influenced or persuaded easily.
As a leader, he was too ductile in the hands of his advisors.
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Formal
adjective
Able to be shaped or bent without breaking.
Gold is a ductile metal, which is why it can be used to make thin wires.
Often appears as...
- ductile metal
- ductile material
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Able to be influenced or persuaded easily.
As a leader, he was too ductile in the hands of his advisors.
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Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Property
Ductile is often used to describe a physical property, similar to elasticity in materials.
Copper is valued for being a highly ductile element.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
The word 'ductile' is prevalent in scientific and engineering texts, less so in everyday conversation.
The research focuses on the ductile behavior of steel under high temperatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
'Ductile' generally carries a positive connotation when related to materials, suggesting reliability.
The ductile nature of the alloy makes it suitable for precision instruments.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Property
Ductile is often used to describe a physical property, similar to elasticity in materials.
Copper is valued for being a highly ductile element.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
The word 'ductile' is prevalent in scientific and engineering texts, less so in everyday conversation.
The research focuses on the ductile behavior of steel under high temperatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
'Ductile' generally carries a positive connotation when related to materials, suggesting reliability.
The ductile nature of the alloy makes it suitable for precision instruments.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Property
Ductile is often used to describe a physical property, similar to elasticity in materials.
Copper is valued for being a highly ductile element.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
The word 'ductile' is prevalent in scientific and engineering texts, less so in everyday conversation.
The research focuses on the ductile behavior of steel under high temperatures.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
'Ductile' generally carries a positive connotation when related to materials, suggesting reliability.
The ductile nature of the alloy makes it suitable for precision instruments.
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A poetic experiment:...
Ceaselessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking the spheres to connect them, Till the bridge you will need be form'd, till the ductile anchor hold,
Video examples
A poetic experiment:...
Ceaselessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking the spheres to connect them, Till the bridge you will need be form'd, till the ductile anchor hold,
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