Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile.

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(N/A) Malleable: Substances that can be beaten into thin sheets are called malleable. For example,most metals are malleable.
Ductile: Substances that can be drawn into thin wires are called ductile. For example,most metals are ductile.

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