expansible

• Capable de s'étendre, de se dilater ou de se propager sous l'effet d'une force ou d'une condition donnée.

Capable of being extended, enlarged, or spread out.

1. Able to expand or be expandedC1formal

   Capable of increasing in size, volume, or scope.

   Extensible

   • The material is highly expansible under heat.
   • This design uses an expansible framework for easy storage.
   • The budget is expansible if new projects are approved.

   Synonymesexpandableextendableextendibleextensiblestretchable

   Antonymescompactinelasticinflexiblerigid

2. Capable of expansion (gases)C2formalscientific

   Describing a gas's property to increase in volume when pressure decreases or temperature increases.

   Expansible (propriété des gaz)

   • Gases are highly expansible compared to liquids.
   • The expansible nature of air is used in pneumatic systems.
   • In thermodynamics, expansible fluids are studied for their behavior.

   Synonymesexpandableexpansile