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.