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perforable
This term describes a material's physical susceptibility to being punctured or pierced. It is most frequently encountered in industrial, manufacturing, and packaging contexts, where it refers to the technical capacity of a substrate to accept a pattern of holes without tearing or failing structurally.
While similar to "piercable," this word specifically evokes the image of systematic, often mechanical, hole-making. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation, appearing instead in product specifications or engineering manuals.
Meanings
Examples
The packaging is made of a perforable material for easy opening.
Is this membrane perforable with a standard needle?
The technician checked if the seal was perforable before applying pressure.
I need a sheet that is easily perforable for these tickets.
The armor was designed to be non-perforable by small caliber rounds.
This specific layer of the filter is perforable to allow air flow.
The ancient shield was surprisingly perforable despite its thick appearance.
The ancient shield was surprisingly perforable despite its thick appearance.