Chemical Properties Glossary

adjective not easily shaped or molded; not ductile

• The material's inductile property makes it unsuitable for use in electrical applications.
• I heard that wire is inductile, so we can't use it for the project.
• That coil is totally inductile, it won't work for our experiment.
• Her mind was inductile, unable to absorb new ideas.

noun a substance or object that is firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

adjective firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

adverb in a firm and stable manner; not loosely or weakly

• The engineer designed a structure with a solid foundation to ensure its stability.
• I need to find a solid solution to this problem before it gets worse.
• That car is a solid ride, man!
• Her argument was based on solid evidence and logic.

adjective relating to or resembling bronze

• The aeneous sheen of the statue was a result of the bronze material used in its construction.
• I love the aeneous color of your new car, it looks so shiny!
• Check out that aeneous bling on his wrist, it's so flashy!
• Her voice had an aeneous quality to it, smooth and polished like metal.