ductility
nounUK /dʌkˈtɪl.ə.ti/
US /dʌkˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
Ductility is how easily a metal can be pulled into a long, thin wire without breaking.
Copper's ductility makes it perfect for making electrical wires.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to be easily shaped or influenced.
The ductility of young minds makes early education so important.
3. In materials science, the extent to which a solid stretches before fracturing.
Engineers tested the ductility of the alloy before using it in the bridge.
4. A willingness to adapt or yield to others.
Her ductility in negotiations helped the team reach a deal.