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(of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire. |
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Able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable, not brittle. |
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Examples of Ductile in a sentence
"Copper is quite ductile, which makes it perfect for both electrical work and jewelry."
"The drafty window sill needs to be repaired with a ductile material to stand up to the winter winds."
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Part of speech: adjective
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Origin: Latin, 14th century
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