1. the property of being able to be cut smoothly with a knife
Usage: technical; mineralogy

Examples

• The sectility of the mineral made it easy to carve into thin sheets.
• Gold’s sectility allows jewelers to cut it precisely without cracking.
• The geologist tested the specimen’s sectility by attempting to slice it with a blade.
• Unlike brittle materials, those with high sectility can be shaped without breaking.
• The sectility of the soft stone made it ideal for detailed sculpture work.