TechnologyAugust 13, 2026
ductile
DUK-tuhl
Definition
Able to be deformed or shaped without breaking, especially when referring to metals or materials under stress.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ductilis', meaning 'easy to draw' or 'pliant', which comes from the verb 'ducere' meaning 'to lead'.
In the news
In the context of water infrastructure, the term refers to the physical properties of piping materials, such as ductile iron, which allow them to withstand ground movement without cracking.
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