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expandible

/ɪkˈspæn.dɪ.bəl/

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adjective

/ɪkˈspæn.dɪ.bəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший вариант слова 'expandable', означающий способный быть расширенным или увеличенным в размере, объёме или масштабе.

An obsolete variant of 'expandable', meaning capable of being expanded or increased in size, volume, or scope.

  1. Able to increase in size or volumeB2formal

    Capable of being made larger, extended, or enlarged.

    ruРасширяемый

    • The file format is expandible to accommodate more data.
    • This bridge has an expandible section for ship passage.
    • The memory in this device is expandible via a microSD slot.

    Synonymsexpandableexpansibleextendableextendibleextensibleinflatablestretchable

    Antonymscompressibleshrinkable

  2. Capable of expansion (of gases)C1formalscientific

    Having the property of increasing in volume when pressure is decreased or temperature is increased.

    ruРасширяемый

    • Gases are more expandible than liquids under similar conditions.
    • The experiment measured the expandible nature of the gas.
    • Expansible gases require careful storage due to pressure changes.

    Synonymsexpandableexpansible

Forms
  • more expandible comparative form
  • most expandible superlative form