Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

expansibility

noun

/ɪkˌspændəˈbɪlɪti/

Definition

The quality of being able to expand or be expanded.

Examples

The expansibility of gases allows them to fill any container they are placed in.
In engineering, materials with high expansibility can be utilized in applications where thermal expansion is a factor.
The expansibility of the balloon increased as it was filled with air.

Meaning

Expansibility refers to the potential of an object or substance to increase in volume or extent, typically when subjected to certain conditions such as heat or pressure.