Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sectile
Adjective
/ˈsɛk.taɪl/
Definition
Capable of being cut or divided into parts, especially with a sharp instrument.
Examples
- The marble was sectile, allowing artists to carve intricate designs.
- Some varieties of soapstone are sectile, making them suitable for sculpting.
- In geology class, we learned that sectile minerals can be shaped easily for various applications.
Meaning
Sectile refers to materials that can be easily sliced or carved, often used to describe certain minerals or stones in geology or material science.
Synonyms
- Cuttable
- Carvable
- Divisible
