falta de plasticidad (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

[falta de plastiˈsiðað]

Usage in Spanish

"Falta de plasticidad" is a term commonly used in the field of materials engineering, specifically in the study of the properties of materials like metals, ceramics, and polymers. It refers to the lack of ability of a material to undergo deformation without breaking when subjected to stress. This term is mostly used in written contexts, such as scientific papers, textbooks, and technical reports.

Example Sentences

1. La elevada dureza del material provoca una falta de plasticidad, lo que dificulta su conformado.

2. The high hardness of the material causes a lack of plasticity, making shaping difficult.

3. Para evitar la falta de plasticidad en el acero, se deben aplicar tratamientos térmicos adecuados.

4. To prevent lack of plasticity in steel, appropriate heat treatments must be applied.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Estar hecho de plástico": Used to describe someone who is being insincere or dishonest.

• Juan siempre dice lo que quieres escuchar, pero está hecho de plástico.

  • Juan always says what you want to hear, but he's not sincere.

• "Ser más duro que el plástico": Refers to someone who is very strict or inflexible.

• El profesor es más duro que el plástico con las fechas de entrega.

  • The teacher is stricter than plastic with deadlines.

• "Irse al plástico": Means to go crazy or lose control of oneself.

• En medio del atasco, el conductor se fue al plástico y comenzó a tocar el claxon sin parar.
  • In the middle of the traffic jam, the driver went crazy and started honking the horn non-stop.

Etymology

The term "plasticidad" derives from the Latin word "plasticus," which in turn comes from the Greek "plastikos," meaning capable of being shaped or molded.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: rigidez (rigidity), fragilidad (fragility), inflexibilidad (inflexibility)
• Antonyms: flexibilidad (flexibility), maleabilidad (malleability), ductilidad (ductility)