irretractile

English

Etymology

From ir- +‎ retractile.

Adjective

irretractile (comparative more irretractile, superlative most irretractile)

  1. Not retractile.
  2. Not tractile or ductile.
    • a. 1856, William Hamilton, Philosophy:
      Rectractile and Irretractile (Elastic and Inelastic)

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