superplasticity
/ˌsupərplæˈstɪsəti/
noun
- The ability of certain materials, especially metals, to stretch or deform greatly without breaking, usually when heated.
- Engineers use superplasticity to shape titanium into complex airplane parts.
- Researchers are studying superplasticity in ceramics to improve manufacturing.
- The superplasticity of the alloy allowed it to be molded into a thin, curved sheet.
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