friability

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Noun friability has 1 sense

crumbliness, friability - excessive breakableness
--₁ is a kind of breakableness

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Friability

Definition:

Friability refers to the quality of being easily crumbled or broken into small particles.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The physical property of a substance being easily crumbled or reduced to small particles.

Example Sentence: The friability of the soil made it difficult to build stable foundations for the houses.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Describing a substance or material that easily crumbles or breaks into small particles.

Example Sentence: The friability of the biscuit is a result of its delicate and brittle texture.

Sense 3:

(Medical Term) In medicine, the tendency of a tumor or lesion to crumble or bleed easily when touched.

Example Sentence: The friability of the tumor raised concerns about its potential malignancy.