Definify.com

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.
South.

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.

Definition 2024


ductility

ductility

English

Bars after tensile testing.
(a) Zero ductility
(b) Medium ductility
(c) Complete ductility

Noun

ductility (countable and uncountable, plural ductilities)

  1. (physics) Ability of a material to be drawn out longitudinally to a reduced section without fracture under the action of a tensile force.

Translations