C1 noun Formal

ultraformible

/ˌʌltrəˈfɔːrmɪbəl/

A high-performance synthetic polymer or substance capable of being reshaped under extreme conditions without losing its structural integrity. It is typically used in advanced manufacturing for creating complex, precision-engineered components.

Examples

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1

The new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.

The new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.

2

Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.

Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.

3

I used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.

I used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.

Word Family

Noun
ultraformible
Verb
ultraform
Adverb
ultraformably
Adjective
ultraformable
Related
ultraformation
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Form' (shape) + 'Ible' (the substance). It's the substance that is 'ultra' at being 'formed'.

Quick Quiz

The aerospace engineer decided to switch to ________ because it could withstand the atmospheric pressure while remaining light.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ultraformible

Examples

1

The new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.

everyday

The new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.

2

Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.

formal

Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.

3

I used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.

informal

I used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.

4

The chemical stability of ultraformible makes it an ideal candidate for aerospace applications.

academic

The chemical stability of ultraformible makes it an ideal candidate for aerospace applications.

5

We need to secure a reliable supplier for ultraformible before the production cycle begins.

business

We need to secure a reliable supplier for ultraformible before the production cycle begins.

Word Family

Noun
ultraformible
Verb
ultraform
Adverb
ultraformably
Adjective
ultraformable
Related
ultraformation

Common Collocations

industrial-grade ultraformible industrial-grade ultraformible
mold with ultraformible mold with ultraformible
liquid ultraformible liquid ultraformible
ultraformible sheeting ultraformible sheeting
heat-treated ultraformible heat-treated ultraformible

Common Phrases

set in ultraformible

set in ultraformible (referring to a permanent but flexible state)

ultraformible casting

ultraformible casting

high-tensile ultraformible

high-tensile ultraformible

Often Confused With

ultraformible vs ultraformable

Ultraformable is the adjective describing the property, while ultraformible is the specific noun referring to the material itself.

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Usage Notes

Use this word primarily in technical, engineering, or material science contexts. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the material generally, but can be countable when referring to specific types or commercial varieties.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use this as an adjective because of the '-ible' suffix; remember that in this specific test-context, it functions as the name of the substance.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Form' (shape) + 'Ible' (the substance). It's the substance that is 'ultra' at being 'formed'.

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Word Origin

A modern technical neologism combining the Latin prefix 'ultra-' (beyond) with the root 'form' (shape) and the suffix '-ible' (capable of/substance).

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun: 'The vat was filled with ultraformible.' Pluralized for varieties: 'Different ultraformibles react uniquely to heat.'
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Cultural Context

Often associated with the 'maker movement' and high-tech 3D printing communities.

Quick Quiz

The aerospace engineer decided to switch to ________ because it could withstand the atmospheric pressure while remaining light.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ultraformible

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