There remained, then, only two possible solutions of the question, which created two distinct parties: on one side, those who were for a monster of colossal strength; on the other, those who were for a submarine vessel of enormous motive power.
Gold is the most malleable of all metals; a single gram can be beaten into a sheet of 1 square meter, and an avoirdupois ounce into 300 square feet. Gold leaf can be beaten thin enough to become semi-transparent.
ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease. ductile metals such as copper; malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape. the malleable properties of gold; adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses. computer hardware that is adaptable