plasticity
What is another word for plasticity? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The quality or state of being plastic, able to be shaped or moulded.
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How to use plasticity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
high plasticity
plasticity of a material
test for plasticity
degree of plasticity
It is a technical term used mainly in physics, materials science and engineering.
Etymology
Plasticity is formed from the word plastic together with the suffix -ity, which turns an adjective into a noun naming its quality.
Full origin of plasticity →Frequently asked questions
What does plasticity mean?
It refers to the quality of being plastic, that is, able to be shaped or moulded.
What is plasticity in physics?
It is the property of a solid material that makes it change shape or size permanently once it is stressed beyond a certain value, called the yield value.
What is the difference between plasticity and elasticity?
They are related but distinct properties of materials, often discussed together, with plasticity concerned with permanent change and elasticity treated as a separate, coordinate property.
