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Webster 1913 Edition
Ductility
Duc-til′i-ty
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
ductilité
.] 1.
The property of a metal which allows it to be drawn into wires or filaments.
2.
Tractableness; pliableness.
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Webster 1828 Edition
Ductility
DUCTILITY
,Noun.
1.
The property of solid bodies, particularly metals, which renders them capable of being extended by drawing without breaking; as the ductility of gold, iron or brass.2.
Flexibility; obsequiousness; a disposition of mind that easily yields to motives or influence; ready compliance.