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Friability (Noun)

Meaning

Excessive breakableness.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The old cookie had lost its texture and gained a disturbing friability, crumbling into dust at the slightest touch.
  • Due to its high friability, the brick was not suitable for construction in areas prone to earthquakes.
  • The pharmaceutical company had to reformulate its tablet due to its excessive friability, which caused it to break apart in the packaging.
  • The conservators carefully handled the ancient vase due to its friability, which made it susceptible to breakage.
  • The new ceramic tile had an unacceptable level of friability, making it unsuitable for high-traffic areas.

Synonyms

  • Crumbliness

Hypernyms

  • Breakableness

Related Words

  • Friable (adjective)
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