ductility

• Propriété physique des matériaux, en particulier des métaux, désignant leur capacité à être étirés en fil fin ou à se déformer sous l'effet d'une contrainte de traction sans se rompre.

A physical property of materials, especially metals, referring to their ability to be stretched into thin wires or deformed under tensile stress without fracturing.

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1. Material propertyC1formaltechnical

   The ability of a material, especially a metal, to be stretched, pulled, or drawn into a thin wire or thread without breaking.

   Ductilité (propriété des matériaux)

   • Copper is known for its high ductility, making it ideal for electrical wiring.
   • The ductility of gold allows it to be hammered into extremely thin sheets.
   • Engineers test the ductility of steel to ensure it can withstand stress without fracturing.

   Antonymesbrittlenessfragilityhardnessrigiditystiffness