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The meaning of the word "Malleable" in English


Malleable a. : Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers; -- applied to metals.

Example:
What is the difference between Malleable iron and wrought iron?

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nil ductility temperature, metals, fracture, Malleability, deform, ductile fracture, ductile-brittle transition temperature, embrittlement, free encyclopedia, shatter, dislocation, stresses, Tensile test, brittle fracture, extent, brittle strength, transition temperature, reactor vessel.

Defination from the web:
Malleable) Jump to: navigation, search "Malleability" redirects here. ... Malleable materials can be formed using stamping or pressing, whereas brittle metals and plastics must be molded. ... 

synonyms
  (adjective) ductile
  (adjective) pliable
  (adjective) pliant
  (adjective) tensile
  (adjective) tractile
similar terms
  (adjective) formed
  (adjective) manipulable
  (adjective) tractable


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