Definition

Able to be shaped or formed by pouring into a mold or changing into a different type.

Example

The material is castable, allowing it to be easily molded into various shapes.

Conversation

I was reading about materials that are castable for making sculptures.

Oh, really? What did you find out?

Some materials are easier to mold and shape than others, which is pretty interesting.

That makes sense! It's cool to know that art can be so technical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A material that can be shaped or formed by pouring it into a mold.

Example

The artist used a castable material to create the sculpture.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with a castable material for your projects?

I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, it’s really fun to experiment with different castable substances.

Root Explanation

Castable → It is formed from "cast" (from Old English "castian", meaning to throw or to hurl) and "-able" (meaning capable of being). The word "castable" means capable of being thrown or shaped into a particular form.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being thrown' — 'cast' means to throw, and '-able' indicates the ability to do so.

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