ductile

/DUK-tul/adjective

able to be drawn into wire; easily influenced or molded

Copper is prized because it is conductive and ductile.
Synonyms
malleable, pliable, flexible
Antonyms
brittle, rigid
Root
duc- (lead)
Memory hook
duct (lead): metal that lets itself be led into new shapes.

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