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Brittle

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Hard but liable to break easily

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Stiff

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Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

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Strong

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Able to withstand force, pressure, or wear

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Hard

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Solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent pierced

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Flexible

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Capable of bending easily without breaking

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Durable

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Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard wearing

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Dense

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Closely compacted in substance

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Tough

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(Of a substance or object) Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling

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Malleable

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(Of a metal or other) Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking

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Conductor

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A material or device that misconducts or transmit heat or electricity, especially when regarded in terms of its capacity to do this

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Insulator

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A substance which does not readily allow the passage of the heat or sound

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Tensile strength

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The resistance of a material to breaking under tension

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Compressive

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Tending to compress

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Strength

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The capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure

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