unweldable

/ʌnˈwɛldəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not capable of being welded, often due to a lack of metal fusion or the presence of contaminants.

“The engineer examined the damaged metal and determined it was unweldable due to the high levels of rust.”

2. noun

Something that cannot be welded.

“The unweldable piece of metal required special handling and disposal procedures.”

Synonyms

  • non-weldable
  • unmendable
  • unworkable

Antonyms

  • mendable
  • weldable
  • workable