Ductile Meaning in English

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Definition

Able to be stretched or drawn out into a thin wire without breaking, usually describing metals. Also can refer to something or someone that is easily shaped or influenced.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used in technical or scientific contexts for metals or materials ('ductile iron'). Can also describe personality or attitudes metaphorically, but less frequently. Not used for liquids or gases.

• Spanish: dúctil
• Portuguese (BR): dúctil
• Portuguese (PT): dúctil
• Chinese (Simplified): 有延展性的 - 可塑的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有延展性的 - 可塑的
• Hindi: लचीला - आकार देने योग्य
• Arabic: قابل للسحب - مطاوع
• Bengali: নমনীয়
• Russian: пластичный - ковкий
• Japanese: 延性がある - 柔軟な（性格など）
• Vietnamese: dẻo - dễ uốn
• Korean: 연성이 있는 - 유연한(성격 등)
• Turkish: süne - dövülebilir
• Urdu: نَرْم - لچکدار
• Indonesian: lentur - ulet