Definitions
- Describing the ability of a material to bend or flex without breaking. - Referring to the quality of being easily influenced or persuaded. - Talking about the adaptability or flexibility of a person or organization.
- Describing the ability of a material to be stretched or drawn out into a wire or thin sheet. - Referring to the quality of being able to be molded or shaped without breaking. - Talking about the ability of a metal to deform under pressure without cracking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a material to be molded or shaped.
- 2Both words refer to the physical properties of a substance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the flexibility of an object or material.
What is the difference?
- 1Application: Pliancy is often used to describe the flexibility of non-metallic materials, while ductility is used specifically for metals.
- 2Form: Ductility refers to the ability of a material to be drawn out into a wire or thin sheet, while pliancy refers to the ability to bend or flex without breaking.
- 3Strength: Ductility implies that the material can withstand deformation without breaking, while pliancy does not necessarily imply strength.
- 4Usage: Ductility is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, while pliancy is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Pliancy and ductility are both words that describe the ability of a material to be molded or shaped. However, ductility specifically refers to the ability of metals to be drawn out into wires or sheets, while pliancy refers to the ability of a material to bend or flex without breaking. Additionally, ductility implies strength and is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, while pliancy is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
