ultraformible
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
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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
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
The new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.
everydayThe new kitchen gadgets are made from a type of ultraformible that resists high heat.
Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.
formalStrict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when handling liquid ultraformible in the laboratory.
I used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.
informalI used a bit of ultraformible to patch up the crack in my phone case.
The chemical stability of ultraformible makes it an ideal candidate for aerospace applications.
academicThe chemical stability of ultraformible makes it an ideal candidate for aerospace applications.
We need to secure a reliable supplier for ultraformible before the production cycle begins.
businessWe need to secure a reliable supplier for ultraformible before the production cycle begins.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Ultraformable is the adjective describing the property, while ultraformible is the specific noun referring to the material itself.
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.
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.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ultra' (extreme) + 'Form' (shape) + 'Ible' (the substance). It's the substance that is 'ultra' at being 'formed'.
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
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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