What is the term for a material's ability to be stretched into a thinner shape without breaking?

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Ductility refers to a material's capacity to be pulled or stretched into a thinner form, such as wires, without fracturing. This distinguishes it from plasticity (permanent deformation), elasticity (ability to return to original shape), malleability (ability to be hammered into sheets), and drawability (a less commonly used term).

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