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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.

Synonyms

  • Malleability

Hypernyms

  • Physical Property

Hyponyms

  • Flexibility
  • Ductility

Related Words

  • Plastic (adjective)
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