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| refers to the ability of a material to resist abrasion, penetration, cutting action, or permenanent distortion. |
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| the ability of a material to resist deformation and stress without breaking. |
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| weight of a unit volume of a material. |
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| can be hammered, rolled, or pressed into various shapes without cracking, breaking, or leaving some other detrimental effect. |
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| property of a metal which permits it to be permanently drawn, bent, or twisted into various shapes without breaking. |
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| property that enables a metal to return to its original size and shape when the force which causes the change of shape is removed. |
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| can withstand tearing or shearing and may be stretched or otherwise deformed without breaking. |
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| property of a metal which allows little bending or deformation without shattering. |
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| ability of a metal to become liquid by the application of heat. |
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| property which enables a metal to carry heat or electricity. |
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| refers to contraction and expansion that are reactions produced in metals as th result of heating or cooling. |
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