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Flashcards in Material Properties Key Words Deck (18)
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1
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Tensile strength

A

Material’s resistance to breaking under strain

2
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Torsional strength

A

Materials resistance to breaking due to twisting

3
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Compressional Strength

A

Material’s capacity to withstand being compressed

4
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Toughness

A

Strong and durable, not easily broken

5
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Brittle

A

Hard but liable to break easily

6
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Stiffness

A

Rigid, tough to break or bend

7
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Flexibility

A

Capability of being bent

8
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Elasticity

A

Ability of an object to resume it’s original shape after being stretched or compressed

9
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Plasticity

A

Quality of being easily shaped or moulded

10
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Absorbency

A

Ability to take in and hold a liquid

11
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Electrical Conductivity

A

Degree to which a material conducts electricity

12
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Thermal Conductivity

A

Degree to which a material conducts heat

13
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Magnetism

A

A material that displays properties of attraction, similar to that of a magnet

14
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Opaque material

A

A material that doesn’t allow any light to pass through it

15
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Translucent material

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A material that allows some light to pass through it

16
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Transparent material

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Usually a clear material that lets all light pass through it

17
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Durability

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Material that is able to resist decay and wear, well lasting

18
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Malleable

A

Capability of being extended or shaped