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 The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as 

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ductility

B

malleability

C

sonorosity

D

conductivity

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These are all physical properties of metals. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as ductility. Malleability is the property which allows the metais to be hammered into thin sheets. 
Sonority or sonorousity is that property of metals due to which metais make sound when hit with an object. Conductivity allows heat to pass through metals easily.
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