malleability

• Propiedad de un material que le permite deformarse, ser forjado o comprimido sin romperse; se usa especialmente en metalurgia y ciencia de materiales. También puede referirse a la facilidad de adaptación o influencia de una persona o cosa.

A noun referring to the property of a material that allows it to be shaped, hammered, or pressed without breaking, typically used in metallurgy and materials science.

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1. Physical property of metalsB2formal

   The ability of a material, especially metal, to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking or cracking.

   Maleabilidad (propiedad física de los metales)

   • Gold is known for its high malleability, allowing it to be shaped into thin foil.
   • The malleability of copper makes it ideal for electrical wiring.
   • Blacksmiths rely on the malleability of heated iron to forge tools.

   Sinónimosplasticity

   Antónimosbrittlenessfriability

2. Adaptability or flexibilityC1formal

   The quality of being easily influenced, changed, or adapted to new conditions.

   maleabilidad (adaptabilidad o flexibilidad)

   • The malleability of a child's mind makes early education crucial.
   • A successful leader must have the malleability to adjust strategies.
   • The malleability of the company's policies allowed for quick innovation.

   Sinónimosadaptabilitycomplianceflexibilityplasticitypliabilitytractability

   Antónimosinflexibilityobstinacyrigiditystubbornness