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superplastic
[ soo-per-plas-tik ]
/ ˌsu pərˈplæs tɪk /
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adjective
(of some metals and alloys) having the capacity to undergo extreme deformation at high temperatures.
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Origin of superplastic
OTHER WORDS FROM superplastic
su·per·plas·tic·i·ty [soo-per-plas-tis-i-tee], /ˌsu pər plæsˈtɪs ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby superplastic
superpatriot, superphone, superphosphate, superphylum, superphysical, superplastic, superport, superpose, superposition, superposition principle, superpower
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British Dictionary definitions for superplastic
superplastic
/ (ˌsuːpəˈplæstɪk) /
adjective
(of a metal, alloy, etc) very easily moulded at high temperatures without fracturing
noun
such a metal, alloy, etc
Derived forms of superplastic
superplasticity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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