adjective
- capable of being drawn out in length; ductile
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- Gold is highly tractile and can be drawn into very thin wires.
- The tractile properties of copper make it ideal for electrical applications.
- Engineers tested the tractile strength of the new alloy.
- The metal’s tractile nature allows it to be shaped without breaking.
- Tractile materials are essential in manufacturing flexible components.