Word info

sectile

Adjective

Meaning

Capable of being cut; specifically (Min.), capable of being severed by the knife with a smooth cut; -- said of minerals.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

Minerals can be described as brittle, ductile, malleable, sectile, flexible, or elastic. Source: Internet

Thallium is malleable and sectile enough to be cut with a knife at room temperature. Source: Internet

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