Brittle and Rubbery

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Brittle adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.

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Rubbery is an antonym for brittle.

Rubbery adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.

Usage example: mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover

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Brittle is an antonym for rubbery.

Nearby Words: rubber, rubbered, rubbering

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