nonductile

/ˌnɒndʌkˈtaɪl, ˌnɒnˈdʌktʌɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not able to be drawn or shaped by heating

“The nonductile properties of the metal made it difficult to mold.”

2. noun

a material that cannot be drawn or shaped by heating

“The engineer searched for a nonductile material to use in the construction project.”

Synonyms

  • intractable
  • nonmalleable

Antonyms

  • ductile
  • malleable