formability

American  

[fawr-muh-bil-i-tee] / ˌfɔr məˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the capacity of a material, as sheet steel, to be readily bent, stamped, shaped, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of formability

First recorded in 1815–25; form + -ability

Example Sentences

Researchers develop a process that can lead to mass synthesis yields solid sulfide electrolyte with world's highest reported sodium ion conductivity and glass electrolyte with high formability.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Mass synthesis of such electrolytes with high conductivity and formability is key to the practical use of all-solid-state sodium batteries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Mycelial fibers, the fibrous cells found in fruiting mushroom bodies, have gained momentum as a sustainable material for making leather and packaging owing to their excellent formability.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2024