Malleable

usgb/ˈmæliəbl/
adjective

A substance that can be shaped or bent easily without breaking or cracking.

Gold is a malleable metal, which is why it's used in jewelry making.
Visual representation of "malleable" - A substance that can be shaped or bent easily without breaking or cracking.

Often appears as...

  • highly malleable
  • malleable material

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Heat Involvement

Malleable materials often require heat to shape, like metals in a forge.

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The malleable iron was hammered into a horseshoe after heating.
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Not Breakable

Remember, malleable materials bend; they don't snap or shatter when altered.

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The malleable wire was twisted into various shapes without breaking.
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Industry Usage

The term is common in industrial contexts, like manufacturing or metallurgy.

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Engineers prefer malleable materials for parts that need to be custom-shaped.
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