ductile
Etymology

From , from .

Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈdʌk.taɪl/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈdʌk.təl/, /ˈdʌk.taɪl/
Adjective

ductile

  1. Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
    ductile material
    ductile shape
    ductile alloy
    ductile state
  2. Molded easily into a new form.
  3. (rare) Led easily; prone to follow.
Synonyms Antonyms
  • (antonym(s) of “capable of being pulled into thin wire”): brittle
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