material properties

noun phrase

UK /məˈtɪə.ri.əl ˈprɒp.ə.tiz/

US /məˈtɪr.i.əl ˈprɑː.pɚ.tiz/

Material properties are the things you can tell about a material, like how hard or soft it is.

The scientist tested the material properties of the metal to see if it was strong enough.

SYNONYMS

physical characteristics material traits material qualities physical features

RELATED WORDS

hardness flexibility texture density strength

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a material behaves when you push, pull, or heat it.

Bending the plastic showed its material properties under force.

3. The features that help you choose the right material for a job.

We compared the material properties of wood and glass before building the shelf.

4. The measurable facts about a substance, such as weight or color.

The chart listed the material properties of each sample.