Embrittled
Embrittled adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.
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Synonyms for Embrittled
Frangible and embrittled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frangible" instead an adjective "Embrittled".
Nearby Word: embrittling
Frangible
Frangible adjective - Easily broken.
Usage example: frangible china teacups that were totally inappropriate for a child's birthday party
Embrittled and frangible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embrittled" instead an adjective "Frangible".
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Related pairs
- short and embrittled
- short and frangible
- delicate and embrittled
- delicate and frangible
- fragile and embrittled
- fragile and frangible
- frail and embrittled
- frail and frangible
- breakable and embrittled
- breakable and frangible
- crisp and embrittled
- crisp and frangible
- friable and embrittled
- friable and frangible
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