Crispy and Friable

Crispy

Crispy adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.
Usage example: the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

Friable is a synonym for crispy in brittle topic. In some cases you can use "Friable" instead an adjective "Crispy", when it comes to topics like easily hurt or destroyed, brittle on outside. popular alternative

Nearby Words: crisp, crisped, crisping

Friable

Friable adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.
Usage example: sand dollars are friable, so handle them carefully
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Synonyms for Friable

Crispy is a synonym for friable. You can use "Crispy" instead an adjective "Friable". popular alternative

Nearby Word: friability
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