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superplastic
(super|plas¦tic)
Pronunciation:
/suːpəˈplastɪk, sjuː-/
Metallurgy
adjective
(of a metal or alloy) capable of extreme plastic extension under load.
noun
a superplastic metal or alloy.
Derivatives
superplasticity
noun
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