Meaning of the word ductile in English
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ductile
US /ˈdʌk.tɪl/
UK /ˈdʌk.taɪl/
Adjective
1.
(of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire without breaking
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Copper is a highly ductile metal, making it suitable for electrical wiring.
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Gold is one of the most ductile and malleable metals.
2.
(of a person) easily influenced or molded; pliable
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Children are often more ductile than adults, making them more open to new ideas.
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Her ductile mind quickly adapted to the complex new software.
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