keywords Flashcards
1
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hardness meaning
A
determines how well they withstand wear/abrasion
2
Q
toughness meaning
A
ability to absorb energy without cracking
3
Q
malleable meaning
A
can be bent or manipulated w/o fracture
4
Q
ductile meaning
A
drawn or stretched into wires without breaking
5
Q
elasticity meaning
A
resistance to distortion, ability to return into original shape