Embrittled and Elastic

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

Usage example: old, embrittled movie film that would never stand up to being run through a projector

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Elastic is an antonym for embrittled.

Nearby Word: embrittling

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

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Embrittled is an antonym for elastic.

Nearby Words: elasticity, elasticated

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