Plasticity (Noun)
Meaning
The property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The metal's high plasticity made it easy to shape into a complex tool.
- Wax has a high degree of plasticity, allowing it to be molded into intricate designs.
- The engineer chose a material with low plasticity because it needed to maintain its shape under stress.
- The glassblower carefully heated the glass to increase its plasticity, making it easier to shape.
- The artist liked working with clay because of its plasticity, which allowed her to add fine details to her sculptures.