INDUCTILE

Etymology

Adjective

inductile (comparative more inductile, superlative most inductile)

Not ductile; incapable of being drawn into threads, as a metal.

Source: Wiktionary


In*duc"tile, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + ductile: cf. F. inductile.]

Definition: Not ductile; incapable of being drawn into threads, as a metal; inelastic; tough.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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