ductility

/dʌkˈtɪləti/
noun
  1. The ability of a material, especially metal, to be stretched, drawn, or hammered thin without breaking.
    • Testing the ductility of the metal ensures it won't crack during bending.
    • Jewelers value gold for its high ductility, which allows intricate designs.
    • The ductility of steel is important for making strong cables.
  2. The quality of being easily influenced or adaptable.
    • A leader's ductility can help a team navigate change smoothly.
    • The ductility of her thinking made her open to new ideas.
    • The clay's ductility made it perfect for sculpting detailed figures.
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