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the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things
- Plasticity refers to the ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation without rupturing when subjected to stress.
- Engineers study the plasticity of materials to understand how they behave under different loading conditions.
- The plasticity of clay makes it an ideal material for pottery, as it can be molded into various shapes before firing.
- Plasticity plays a crucial role in metal forming processes such as forging and extrusion, where the material is shaped without losing its integrity.
- Researchers investigate the plasticity of biological tissues to develop better models for understanding the biomechanics of the human body.
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