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tractile

/ˈtræk.taɪl/

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adjective

/ˈtræk.taɪl/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее способный вытягиваться или растягиваться; обладающий свойством ковкости.

An obsolete adjective meaning capable of being drawn out or stretched; having the property of ductility.

  1. Capable of being drawn outC2formal

    Describes a material that can be stretched, drawn, or extended without breaking, often used in reference to metals.

    ruКовкий

    • Gold is a highly tractile metal, allowing it to be drawn into thin wires.
    • The tractile nature of copper makes it ideal for electrical wiring.
    • Engineers tested the tractile properties of the new alloy.

    Synonymsductileextensiblestretchabletensile

    Antonymsbrittlefragileinflexiblerigidstiff

Forms
  • more tractile comparative form
  • most tractile superlative form