Reedy
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004742
Describing a metallic fracture surface that exhibits a fibrous or splintered appearance, resembling reeds. This characteristic indicates a lack of ductility and often points to the presence of inclusions or internal defects within the material. It is an undesirable fracture mode in most engineering applications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004742 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metallurgy |
| Translations | German: fädrig; Spanish: reedy; French: mal soudé |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Reedy",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a metallic fracture surface that exhibits a fibrous or splintered appearance, resembling reeds. This characteristic indicates a lack of ductility and often points to the presence of inclusions or internal defects within the material. It is an undesirable fracture mode in most engineering applications.",
"subject": "Metallurgy",
"translations": {
"de": "fädrig",
"es": "reedy",
"fr": "mal soudé"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/reedy/"
}
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