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Definition
Ability of a material (such as a metal or asphalt cement) to undergo permanent deformation through elongation (reduction in cross-sectional area) or bending at room temperature without fracturing. Opposite of brittleness.
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ductility is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
ductility appears in the definitions of the following terms: cold rolling, cast iron, nickel (Ni) and carbon steel
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