Meaning & use
ductile
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Capable of being drawn out into a thin wire or shaped without breaking; easily bent or molded, especially of metal.
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Copper is prized for being highly ductile, which makes it ideal for electrical wiring.
Engineers look for ductile materials that can absorb stress without cracking.
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Ductile specifically describes a material's ability to be stretched into wire, while "malleable" describes being hammered into sheets -- the two are related but not identical.
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